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About Aliko Dangote Foundation VDMA Technical Training 2022.

The newly built-up facility at the Dangote Academy in Obajana provides perfect conditions for technical trainings with modern classrooms, highly-qualified trainers, sophisticated learning tools and state-of-the art training equipment - mostly provided by German companies.

The training centre also functions as a central meeting place and venue for Nigerian and German companies. The partnership involves the collaboration between the Aliko Dangote Foundation, the VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) and its Foundation for Young Talent in Mechanical Engineering (Nachwuchsstiftung Maschinenbau gGmbH - NWS).

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The idea of establishing a shared Vocational Skills Training Programme arose from a shared vision about addressing the serious deficit in vocational skills required in the manufacturing sector in Nigeria.

Trainings
The ADF-VDMA partnership aims at first-rate qualification for industrial personnel based on the German model of dual track training. The training programme is designed for the needs of the Nigerian industry and sustained by the expertise of German engineering. It offers vocational training for industrial workers as well as train-the-trainer programmes.The training concept is based on dual-track vocational training which combines theoretical and practical aspects.

Course Programme:

The course programme focuses on three core disciplines:

a. Short Courses Mechanical Programme

b. Short Courses Electrical Programme:

c. Full Trade Vocational Training Mechanical Programme

It consists of: seven short courses for advanced training which last between 2 and 4 weeks. and a 30-months professional, dual full trade vocational training course

Admission Criteria:

a. Admission age bracket: 16-22 years

b. Educational background: 5 credits in O’ Level Sciences e Possession of one of the following certificates: WAEC (SSCE), NABTEB(NTC), NECO (SSCE)

c. Applicant must be a graduate of a Technical College Admission Criteria

How to apply

Interested and qualified Applicants should apply via this link https://dangote.com/join

For detailed information regarding this Programme, visit the Dangote vdma website