The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is inviting eligible candidates to apply for the UNDP Vocational Training Program 2026. This program is specifically tailored for young Nigerian students, graduates, and out-of-school individuals. Through the establishment of Training Centres and Skill Acquisition Centres, we aim to empower the residents of Lagos by providing vocational training in various fields. LSETF, operating under The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Law 2016, is committed to providing financial assistance to the people of Lagos State. Our mission is to facilitate job creation, promote wealth generation, and support career development initiatives, ultimately contributing to the overall growth and prosperity of individuals in the region.
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
Employment Benefit Eligibility Information
Applicants searching for international employment opportunities often compare roles offering employer-sponsored insurance coverage, relocation support, and legally compliant work authorization programs.
- Jobs with employer-provided health insurance benefits
- Visa sponsorship positions including medical coverage
- Full-time employment with dental and vision insurance
- High salary jobs offering worker protection benefits
- Healthcare and caregiver roles including insurance coverage
Understanding benefit eligibility requirements helps applicants evaluate qualified employment offers before submitting immigration applications.
LSETF/UNDP Vocational Training Program
Company/Organisation(s): LSETF/UNDP
Program Type: Vocational Training Program
Program Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Program Duration: 12 – 24 months
Available Slot: Several
Basic Qualifications: Not Specified
Nationality: Nigerians
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements
Before visa approval, many employer-sponsored programs require proof of valid health insurance coverage and worker protection compliance. Immigration authorities verify medical coverage eligibility before granting work authorization.
Depending on the destination country, foreign employees may also need workplace injury protection, employer liability coverage, and travel medical insurance during relocation.
- Mandatory health insurance for visa holders
- Workplace accident and employer liability protection
- Travel and relocation medical coverage
- Insurance verification during immigration processing
Confirm insurance compliance requirements before submitting a work permit application.
UNDP Vocational Training Program Responsibilities
The Fund will operate with an initial capital of N25Billion contributed over four years by the Lagos State Government, but will also raise additional funding from various sources including donor partners, development agencies, corporate organizations and individuals.
LSETF will focus on promoting entrepreneurship by improving access to finance, strengthening the institutional capacity of MSMEs and formulating policies designed to improve the business environment in Lagos State. In addition, the Fund will also develop programmes designed to train and place unemployed Lagos residents in jobs; while also focusing on programmes designed to drive innovation within the Lagos ecosystem.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UNDP Vocational Training Program, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be residents of Lagos state, Nigeria.
- Applicants must be between 18 – 45 years of age
- Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN)
- Applicants must have a LASSRA number
- Passport photograph
- Guarantor’s details
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested and eligible applicants for the UNDP Vocational Training Program should start by filling and submitting the online application form available at the program’s official application platform.
