Our flagship program gives people from Okrika a year of professional training and the start-up kit to turn it into a business.
At a glance
The skills acquisition program is the Foundation’s flagship. Every year, scholarships help people from Okrika learn skills they can earn a living from, in response to the unemployment facing the host communities.
Beneficiaries complete one year of intensive professional training at reputable institutes and receive a professional certificate when they graduate. After graduation, the Foundation gives each person a start-up kit to help them build a business.
The program has been running since 2007 and has trained more than 4,000 people.
Graduates go on to run catering businesses, bake and sell pastries, and work in electrical and safety roles. Read their stories below.
I am thankful to the foundation for giving me a meaningful platform. I never imagined that I would become the first “chef” in my family, doing little catering contracts around my community. I acquired this through the skills given by M&G Etomi Foundation.
Since graduation I have been able to make pastries like chin-chin, egg roll, doughnut and queen’s cake. I hawk them around my community and I also have a stand where I sell. I am grateful to the foundation for helping me make daily profits.
I was working as an office assistant in a law firm before I applied for the Wakirike Development skills acquisition programme. I took the four-month Electrical/Safety (HSE) course, which I am now using to work. I intend to train others as I perfect my skills on the job.
Quarterly sessions that inspire and guide female undergraduates.
Learn more →03Graduate HSE ProgramA sponsored six-week course for graduates seeking HSE 1 and 2 certificates.
Learn more →04Community Sports and RecreationSportswear for schools in Okrika and camps, clinics and training sessions.
Learn more →Get in touch and we will tell you how the program works and what to do next.
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