About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the Digital Skills Development Programme (Cohort II) , a free 12-week digital skills training initiative by the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) under the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development Project . The programme is designed to equip young girls, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) with practical digital and ICT skills that enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and participation in the digital economy.
Benefits and support
Successful participants will receive: Free 12-week (3-month) intensive digital skills training Hands-on practical learning with industry-relevant tools Portfolio development to showcase acquired skills Job-ready digital competencies Improved employability and entrepreneurship opportunities Training from experienced ICT facilitators. Courses Offered Participants can receive training in: Office Suite Essentials (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Graphic Design Video Editing UI/UX Design Web Development using WordPress CMS.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be a young girl, woman, or person with a disability (PWD) Be between 15 and 35 years old Have a genuine interest in digital skills and ICT Be a resident of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Be available to participate throughout the 12-week programme .
Programme Duration
The training will run for 12 weeks (3 months) and combines practical, hands-on learning with real-world digital applications to prepare participants for employment and entrepreneurship. Why This Matters Digital skills are increasingly essential for employment, entrepreneurship, and participation in today’s economy.
Through the WomenPower2030 Project, WEP aims to bridge the digital gender gap by providing young women and persons with disabilities with practical ICT skills that improve their economic opportunities and support inclusive development.
Application timeline
July 31, 2026.
Application steps
Interested and eligible applicants can submit their applications through the official application portal: Apply Now
Sources and verification
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