SafeOnline Youth Track Programme 2026

The SafeOnline Youth Track Programme 2026 empowers National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to lead AI literacy and digital safety training for teenagers across Nigeria.

What it offers

• Training & Certification: Foundational and applied training on AI literacy, identifying AI-generated content, cyber hygiene, and responsible online behaviour, plus hands-on preparation to lead interactive sessions.
• Mentorship & Network: Access to mentors, NerdzFactory support, and a network of Youth Track peer educators.
• Recognition: An official certificate and public recognition for contributions to AI literacy and online safety.

Who can apply

• Serving NYSC Member: Must be a currently serving National Youth Service Corps member.
• Serving in a Priority State: Must be currently serving in one of the priority states listed below.
• Passion for Digital Safety: Must have a strong interest in promoting AI literacy and online safety among young people.
• Comfortable Facilitating Groups: Must be willing and able to lead training sessions for groups of teenagers.

What you'll do

• Run in-person AI literacy and digital safety sessions for senior secondary school students.
• Lead AI Literacy Circle discussions.
• Champion healthy online habits in communities.
• Train up to 5,000 teenagers nationwide directly through this cohort.

How to apply

• Complete the application form on the SafeOnline website.

Good to know

• Priority States: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Abuja (FCT), Kano, Akwa Ibom, Imo.
• Application Timeline:
  • June 22, 2026: Application launches.
  • July 31, 2026: Application closes.
• Funded by: Meta.
• Implemented by: NerdzFactory Company.