RETTI X WAVE Solar Panel Installation and Employability Training Program 2024

The Renewable Energy Technology Training Institute (RETTI) and West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE) are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Solar Panel Installation and Employability Training Program. This intensive, in-person course offers a comprehensive, hands-on training experience in solar power systems installation, design, and employability skills.

Residents of the Lekki-Ajah axis in Lagos are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to gain expertise in the solar industry and enhance their career prospects.

The RETTI X WAVE Solar Training Program was created to train youths, women, and less privileged persons or students on Solar Power Design, Installation, and Employability Skills to promote access to skilled workers for the energy transition.

The goal is to Invest in the technical capacity of young Nigerians in Renewable Energy Technology and opportunities for career advancement in the energy value chain, producing a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and building entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to Million in Nigeria without Access.

Benefits

• Startup engineering toolkit included for best 5 students
• Internships for best 10 students
• Cash prizes for outstanding students
• Induction into the RETTI Alumni Support Group
• Free membership into the REENConnect platform (Renewable-energy Engineers and Entrepreneurs Connect
• Access to Information on Distributorship
• How to Start your own Solar Business plus continuous engineering support from our lead engineer and instructor
• Inducted into the Solar Entrepreneurs Association for continuous mentorship and announcement of job opportunities
• World-class training standard using USAID, GIZ and COREN -approved curriculums
• Receive a complete training package for after-study
• Beneficiaries start their own solar businesses
• Beneficiaries will use certificates as proof of training to gain employment with solar companies
• Beneficiaries Receive framed certificates

Reward

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition
• Complete training reading materials
• Safety helmet, Jacket, and gloves for Practical purposes
• Hands-on Practical Equipments
• Refreshments
• Examination
• Certificates
• Beneficiaries are responsible for coming to the venue daily for the training program

Eligibility

• Applicant should be aged 15 – 35 years;
• Residents of Lagos Mainland (Ikeja – Surulere Axis);
• Must demonstrate seriousness to learn and be able to attend the 2 weeks in person training and commit to the program, any missed class, will lead to disqualification and that slot will be given to a more serious person;
• Must be familiar with basic calculations, use of calculator.

How to Apply

All shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview and finalists will be contacted. The application deadline is July 27, 2024.