Important: only for young people living in Anambra State.
The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, has opened registration for 1Youth2Skills Plus Phase 3. The programme offers free practical training in two trades, matched to a Master Trainer in your local government area, plus entrepreneurship training, start-up support, cooperative membership and mentorship. The state is reportedly targeting 15,000 young people in this phase.
Deadline: Monday, 16 November 2026. Registration opened on 10 November and is free.
Key Details
- Organiser: Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development and Sports
- Programme: 1Youth2Skills Plus, Phase 3
- Training: two practical skills with a Master Trainer in your LGA
- Open to: Anambra residents, graduates, non-graduates and school leavers
- Cost: free
- Registration: 10–16 November 2026
Benefits
- free vocational training in two skills (reported to last four to six months)
- entrepreneurship training, reported to be delivered with UNIZIK Business School
- start-up support to help graduates set up businesses and buy tools
- cooperative membership to reach SME and MSME funding
- mentorship after training
- certification for those who complete the programme
Skills You Can Learn
The Ministry’s approved list includes more than 60 trades. Examples:
- fashion design and tailoring
- solar installation
- agriculture
- ICT, digital skills and AI
- online content creation
- automobile repairs
- furniture making
- plumbing
- catering and cosmetology
- phone repairs
- cinematography and production
- CCTV installation
Eligibility
- a resident of Anambra State
- aged roughly 18–35 (reported to extend to 40 in special cases; confirm on the portal)
- able to read and write
- available for regular in-person training (reported as at least four days a week)
- graduates, non-graduates and school leavers can all apply; persons with special needs get special consideration
What You Need to Register
- a phone number and email address
- your BVN
- your ASIN (Anambra State Identification Number)
- your NIN
- your LGA of residence and address
- the two skills you want to learn
How to Apply
- Go to the official 1Youth2Skills Plus portal and choose the registration option for young people.
- Create your account with your phone number and email.
- Verify your identity with your BVN and ASIN; the Ministry reviews your details.
- Choose your first and second skills.
- Submit before 16 November 2026. The platform then matches you to a Master Trainer in your LGA.
Registration is free. Never pay anyone who claims they can secure you a place or a trainer.
Tips
- Get your ASIN ready now if you don’t have it; you can’t verify without it.
- Pick two skills that work well together, such as solar installation and CCTV, or tailoring and fashion content creation.
- Choose trades with demand in your area so you can earn quickly.
- Register early; portals slow down on the last day.
Dates and registration steps are confirmed on the official portal; other details are as reported by MSME Africa.
