SUSTAIN — Developing Agribusiness Talent in Nigeria

PROJECT SCOPE

SUSTAIN is an Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) project in Nigeria that addresses skills and employment challenges in the agribusiness sector. In Nigeria, the project is implemented by the Sydani Group as part of the broader Team Europe Initiative Opportunity-driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training in Africa (TEI OP-VET) programme.

Through the SUSTAIN project, we are developing continuous professional development (CPD) courses designed to strengthen industry-relevant skills and connect trained participants with employment opportunities in the agribusiness sector.

CORE PILLARS

3-Stage Development Framework

Stage 1

Become an Agribusiness Generalist

Start your agribusiness journey with essential knowledge and skills. Build a strong foundation in Agribusiness Management Principles, Value Chain Analysis & Development, Gender & Social Inclusion, and Digital Agribusiness Tools & E-Commerce.

WHAT YOU GET:

Fixed 3-month self-paced learning · Certificate on completion · Job placement support · Open to all interested

Stage 2

Go Deeper, With Job Placement Support

Develop expertise in a specific occupation or career track. Hybrid learning builds specialized, practical skills that strengthen your employability and connect you directly to higher-value job opportunities in agribusiness.

WHAT YOU GET:

Hybrid delivery · Fixed 3-month cohort · Certificate on completion · Job placement support · Open to Level 1 or equivalent

Stage 3

Build Your Business, Earn Your Grant

Turn your skills into a real venture through Agribusiness Innovation & Investment Pitching. Includes real business plan clinics, costing exercises, mock negotiations, and hands-on micro-enterprise setup.

WHAT YOU GET:

Onsite entrepreneurship · Fixed 3-month cohort · Certificate on completion · Soft grant on certification · Limited spaces

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