Criteria for Selection

Direct and indirect target group: 1,000 unskilled and unemployed rural youth with at least secondary education in Nigeria (650) and the Republic of Benin (350) will be trained to acquire productive skills for gainful self-employment and employment in agro-industry. A minimum ratio of 45% women and 55% men.

Countries focused by YEASA

Nigeria and Republic of Benin

A two stage recruitment process

Online application

In-person interview

Recruitment Screening Factors

Evidence of Age (18-35 years)

Previous or present involvement in business or Agribusiness

States focused in Nigeria

Ekiti and Oyo

Regions focused in Republic of Benin:

Cotonou and Parakou