Renewed Hope Employment Initiative Phase 3

The National Directorate of Employment’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3 offers fully funded vocational and technical training, support stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors across Nigeria.

What it offers

• Fully funded programmes in multiple sectors
• Support stipends for selected trades
• Start-up support for participants

Who can apply

• Unemployed individuals aged 18–50 (varies by scheme)
• Youth and women are specifically targeted in several schemes

What you'll do

• Complete a pre-enrolment assessment to match with the right programme and training centre
• Participate in sector-specific training such as:
  • Agricultural schemes (e.g., Sustainable Agricultural Development, Fish Production)
  • Small Scale Enterprises (e.g., Start Your Own Business, Micro Enterprise Enhancement)
  • Special Public Work schemes (e.g., Artisans in Collaborative Construction, Graduate Coaching)
  • Vocational Skills Development (e.g., Quick-Fix Demand Driven, Digital Marketing Skills)

How to apply

• Create an NDE client account on the portal
• Complete the pre-enrolment assessment, which includes:
  • Eligibility status check
  • Identity verification via valid ID
  • Bank account verification (BVN)
  • Programme availability based on state of residence
  • Proximity check for nearest training centres
  • Age verification
  • Passport photograph validation

Good to know

• The initiative targets approximately 21,824 participants across Nigeria
• Training is offered in 36 states
• Over 50,000 youth have been trained and 200+ programmes are available
• Training durations vary by scheme, with several programmes lasting 3 months