Graduate Internship Program at Lagos State Government

Program Summary

• The Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment was established in fulfillment of the promise of His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, to address the unemployment crisis in the State.
• The Ministry in pursuit of its mandate to create emloyment, has developed different initiatives. One of such initiatives is the "Graduate Internship Program".
• It is a 3 month paid Internship Scheme for graduates who have been unemployed for a minimum of 1 year after National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Program is designed to give candidates an opportunity to develop employability skills which are often vital in securing employment.

Objectives
At the End of the program, interns would:

• Have gained valuable applied work experience;
• Have been exposed to possible niche entrepreneurial opportunities
• Have built up their professional network
• Become more employable, having strengthened their professional skills and interpersonal relationships in a structured setting.
• The program will create an opportunity for Corporate Organisations to access best talents.

Requirements
To register and be a part of this program, candidates must:

• Have an equivalent of First Degree or HND from accredited institutions
• Not be older than 30 years
• Be registered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA)
• Have been unemployed for a minimum of 1 year after NYSC.