Invitation for Expression of Interest for Service Providers for the Graduate Internship Scheme under the Community Services, Women and Youth Employment component of the Surep
1.0 The Federal Government, concerned with the high rate of youth unemployment in the country, has initiated various interventions to assist Youths obtain employment. One of which is the Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) under the Community Services, Women and Youth Employment component of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Program (SURE-P). The ultimate goal is to reduce the unemployment among graduates and stimulate economic growth as part of priority transformation agenda of the current administration; while also enhancing opportunities towards the attainment of Vision 20:2020.
2.0 The scheme has the objective to create opportunities for unemployed graduates to be engaged for a period of one (1) year in reputable firms to enable them acquire skills and experience to enhance their employability. The scheme will be a form of partnership with firms in which the firm gets free labour and undertake to groom and mentor the interns to acquire skills and on-the-job experience, while government pays stipends for the interns. This will give firms the opportunity to build human capital prepared for current and future labour market and be part of manpower base for national development. Firms that employ eligible interns after the one-year internship period will be considered for special incentives (e.g. tax rebate). Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate.
3.0 Eligibility:
Be registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other relevant professional bodies.
Be prepared to provide a mentoring plan for each intern.
Be prepared with specific assignments for interns.
Be prepared to employ interns for a period of one (l)year.
4.0 How to Apply: The Federal Government of Nigeria hereby invites interested firms to express interest in the scheme by visiting our website www.wyesurep.gov.ng to complete and submit application forms online stating number of interns desired, and their qualifications. An ICT platform has been built to enable the Scheme match firms and interns on the basis of qualifications and other criteria. Please note that all information will be verified before consideration.
5.0 For further information, please contact the undersigned.
Project Director
Community Services, Women and Youth Employment Project,
Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Program (SURE-P) c/o
Federal Ministry of Finance,
Central Business District,
Abuja.
Phone: 09 2913452 or 09-2913454
Email: inquiries@wyesurep.gov.ng
Signed:
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-lweala, CFR
Coordinating Minister of the Economy/Honourable Minister of Finance
For: Inter-Ministerial Committee
