INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATOR
A. Advanced Business Incubation (Selective)
• Duration: 6 months (part-time, 200 hours structured + mentorship)
• Target: 500 trainees (top performers from Phases 1-2)
• Certification: Business accelerator certification
• Business Pathway: Growth-stage businesses; franchising
• Income Potential: ₦500,000-2,000,000+/month (established businesses)
B. Master Trainer Certification
• Duration: 4 months (300 hours + supervised teaching)
• Target: 150 trainees (exceptional graduates from all phases)
• Certification: Dalet Certified Vocational Scool
• Business Pathway: Training centers; consulting; program expansion
• Income Potential: ₦200,000-800,000/month + training contracts
CROSS-CUTTING SUPPORT SERVICES (All Phases)
1. Business Development & Entrepreneurship Training
Every trainee receives:
• 40 hours of entrepreneurship fundamentals
• Business plan development workshop
• Financial literacy and record-keeping
• Access to microfinance and startup capital
• Legal registration support
2. Digital Literacy Foundation
For trainees with limited tech exposure:
• 30-hour foundational digital literacy course
• Basic computer operations
• Internet navigation and online safety
• Email and digital communication
• Mobile money and digital payments
3. Soft Skills & Employability
Integrated into all training tracks:
• Communication and customer service
• Time management and work ethics
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Personal branding and CV writing
4. Gender-Responsive Programming
Special provisions for women trainees:
• Flexible training schedules for mothers
• Childcare support during training hours
• Women-focused business networks
• Female mentor matching
• Gender-sensitive facilities
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Training Delivery Model
Hub and Spoke System
• Innovation Hubs: Fully equipped training centers in Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Katsina, Gombe and Taraba
• Satellite Centers: Smaller training facilities in LGAs with high youth populations
• Mobile Training Units: Equipped vehicles for rural outreach
Training Formats
• Full-time intensive: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday, for technical skills
• Part-time evening: 5pm-8pm for working adults
• Weekend programs: Saturdays for entrepreneurship and AI courses
• Online/hybrid: Blended learning for digital and AI tracks