The Zion Empowerment Arena for the Needy Initiative (ZEANI) and the University of Nigeria (UNN) Nsukka have partnered to create the Community Development Service Education (CDSE) Programme.
This programme, supported by the Centre for Technical, Vocational Education, Training and Research (CETVETAR) under the Faculty of Vocational Technical Education (VTE), offers valuable opportunities for individuals to gain technical skills and education.
About the CDSE Programme
The CDSE Programme 2024 is designed to help individuals acquire technical and vocational skills through formal apprenticeship education. The programme offers both scholarship and non-scholarship options and is open to a wide range of candidates. Here are some key details:
- Locations: The programme is available in Benue, Enugu, and Kwara states.
- Regulation and Support: It is regulated by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and supported by the Enugu State Ministry of Education.
Who Can Apply?
The CDSE Programme is ideal for:
- Candidates looking to overcome poverty through formal apprenticeship education.
- Individuals preferring technical and vocational schools over traditional academic paths.
- People with informal technical knowledge or native skills who need certification and legal recognition.
- Candidates wanting to start at the craftsmanship level before advancing to engineering or teaching roles.
- Persons needing technical training to fit into professional roles, regardless of their formal education background.
- Artisans, tradespersons, and tertiary institution graduates looking to enhance their technical knowledge.
- JAMB candidates seeking indirect or direct entry admissions to higher institutions.
Programme Benefits
The CDSE Programme provides training in various trades at both ordinary craft and advanced craft levels. This training helps participants gain skills for employment and professional growth.
The programme reaches out to youths in local communities, offering them the chance to improve their lives through education.
How to Apply
- Visit the Application Page:
- Click the link on the official ZEANI website to access the online application form.
- Pay the Application Fee:
- The application fee varies based on the chosen qualification.
- Use the secure Paystack payment gateway on the official website to make the payment with your card.
- Print the evidence of your application from the email used during the process.
- Wait for Admission Confirmation:
- Only admitted candidates will need to pay a registration fee for training items.
- Visit the ZEANI-UNN CDSE physical office at the African Development Fund (ADF) Building, Faculty of Vocational & Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, or other centers for the necessary items.
Important Notice
- Open Admission: The programme welcomes all prospective licensed technicians, craftsmen, and craftswomen without discrimination.
- Secure Payment: The Paystack payment gateway ensures secure transactions without any risk of fraud.
- Batch Admissions: If not admitted in the first batch due to capacity limits, applicants will be considered for the second batch.
Contact Information
For inquiries, you can contact the following:
- Chairman ZEANI Board of Trustees: 08036615246
- Dean Faculty of Vocational & Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka: 09035609745
- ZEANI Trustee and Director of External Relations, Research and Development: 08064235201
- Email: njideka.ugorji@unn.edu.ng (Available Mondays to Fridays, 8 AM to 4 PM)
Application Deadline
The application closing date is August 8, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and improve your future. Visit the official ZEANI website to apply today.