The Innovative Imo Initiative programme will train 11,000 unemployed Imo youths in various skill areas, and empower them with the necessary tools to launch their own startups and secure employment opportunities.

The first set of 5,000 IWALP participants would be engaged for training in various areas of applications which include – Web Development, Business Innovation, Mobile App Development, Cybersecurity and Forensics, Networking and Hardware, and Engineering. Others include; Robotics and Mechatronics, 3D Technology, Drone Technology, Social Media and Digital Marketing and Animation and Multimedia among others.

Unlike typical empowerment programs, participants of the Imo Work And Learn Program (IWALP) get to be paid monthly, even while training, amongst other benefits.

His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, the Governor of Imo State, while recently inaugurating the Skill Up Imo Project had announced in tune with his 3R mantra that his administration will never rest on its oars once the empowerment of youths is concerned. He further pledged to support in every possible way, including provision of laptops to participants of the programme.

He said, “It is for the development of the youths, the development of their lives, the lives of their families and that of the state in general.

"When the state achieves this laudable programme, Imo will be peaceful and the youths of Imo State will come up to be role models in Nigeria and Africa in general.”

Interested applicants can visit www.imojobs.com.ng

or the ITIC official website, www.itic.org.ng/iwalp for more information and submissions.

Source:
https://imostatetoday.com/imo-govt-to-employ-and-train-11000-youths-through-the-imo-work-and-learn-programme-iwalp

https://punchng.com/imo-govt-trains-youths-in-digital-economy/?amp

Seun Mynd44 Lalasticlala