The Aliko Dangote Foundation-VDMA Technical has begun receiving applications for its 2020 programme.
The programme is opened to people within the age bracket of 16-24 years and must possess a five credits in O’ Level Sciences, as well as one of WAEC (SSCE), NABTEB (NTC), NECO (SSCE) certificates, School Testimonials.
The Aliko Dangote Foundation-VDMA Technical Training partnership involves the collaboration between the Aliko Dangote Foundation, the VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) and its Foundation for Young Talent in Mechanical Engineering (Nachwuchsstiftung Maschinenbau gGmbH – NWS).
The idea of establishing a shared Vocational Skills Training Programme arose from a shared vision about addressing the serious deficit in vocational skills required in the manufacturing sector in Nigeria.
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These organizations have both been involved in promoting dual track technical and vocational training and education for many years. In addition to that, the enhancement of the Nigerian-German relationship between companies and related institutions is another key matter of importance.
The newly built-up facility at the Dangote Academy in Obajana provides perfect conditions for technical trainings with modern classrooms, highly-qualified trainers, sophisticated learning tools and state-of-the-art training equipment – mostly provided by German companies.
The training centre also functions as a central meeting place and venue for Nigerian and German companies.
Registration is ongoing as no deadline date was announced.
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