UNICEF Skills4Girls Katsina: Free Vocational Training
👩🏭 UNICEF & Katsina SUBEB ‘Skills4Girls’ Livelihood & Empowerment Initiative
🎯 Overview
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has launched the Skills4Girls Initiative. Running from 2026 to 2028/2029, this program targets 47,500 adolescent girls and young women across Katsina State.
Aligned with Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s “Building Your Future” agenda, the initiative equips girls—including out‑of‑school youth and those living with disabilities—with market‑relevant vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy to foster independence and community contribution.
🗂️ Key Opportunity Summary
| Attribute | Opportunity Details |
|---|---|
| Provider / Convener | UNICEF Nigeria & Katsina SUBEB |
| Program Cost | 💯 Free (Sponsored by UNICEF & Katsina State Government) |
| Target Audience | Girls & young women aged 10–19 (in‑school, out‑of‑school, and those with disabilities) |
| Skill Focus Areas | 🧼 Soap & Detergent Production, 🏠 Household Goods Manufacturing, 🔧 Appliance Repair, 💰 Financial Literacy |
| Program Duration | 2026 – 2028/2029 |
| Execution Location | Katsina State, Nigeria (community clusters) |
| Commencement | Active onboarding & field workshops |
| Core Pillars | Employability · Entrepreneurship · Community Contribution |
🌟 Benefits for Participants
- 🛠️ Practical Trade Skills: Hands‑on training in household production & repairs.
- 🏫 Inclusive Safe Spaces: Tailored workshops for in‑school, out‑of‑school, and girls with disabilities.
- 🤝 Entrepreneurship & Mentorship: Business literacy, mentorship networks, and community support.
- 🌍 Community Leadership: Training designed to foster employability and civic contribution.
✅ Eligibility & Requirements
- Age Bracket: Female residents of Katsina aged 10–19.
- Target Groups:
- Primary & secondary school students
- Out‑of‑school adolescent girls
- Young women with disabilities
- Documentation: Birth certificate, school ID, or local government ID (verified via SUBEB community centres).
📝 Application Guide
- 🏢 Local SUBEB Office: Register at the nearest SUBEB or LGEA desk.
- 👩👧 Community Desk Enrolment: Sign up via UNICEF/SUBEB community desk officers.
- 🏫 School‑Based Registration: In‑school girls can register through guidance counsellors.
📞 Contact Information
- Katsina SUBEB HQ: Nagogo Road, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
- UNICEF Field Office: Kano/Katsina Zone, Kano State, Nigeria
- Websites: unicef.org/nigeria | katsinastate.gov.ng
- Email: kano@unicef.org | info@subeb.katsinastate.gov.ng
🔗 Related Opportunities
- 🌐 UNICEF GenU Nigeria Initiative: Digital upskilling & youth engagement nationwide.
- 💼 KASEDA Youth Micro‑Grants: Funding & equipment support for female entrepreneurs.
- 🛠️ Federal Ministry of Women Affairs Vocational Scheme: National training for artisans & young women.