Inclusive Economic Empowerment (IEE)

Welcome, Change-Maker. You're one step from joining Lagos's most driven cohort of young leaders. Over an intensive 24 weeks, we walk with you: foundational skills, real-world exposure, hands-on mentorship, and a pathway shaped around where you're headed next.

Weeks of Intensive Training

Exclusive Seats (Lagos Cohort)

Specialized Tracks (Jobs & Enterprise)

Lagos

Program Location

Guidelines

Before You Apply

Please read these criteria carefully to ensure you are the right fit for the IEE Pathways Programme.

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Eligibility

This is for you if you're between 18–35 years old and call Lagos home.

Honesty is Key

Show us the real you—accuracy matters, and false information can mean disqualification or removal from the Programme.

Privacy

Your story stays safe with us. Everything shared here is confidential and used only to guide recruitment, selection, delivery, and your journey through the Programme.

The First Step

This is your first step, not the finish line. Completing this form opens the door; it doesn't guarantee a seat in the cohort.

Initiative Brief

A Structured Pathway to Quality Employment and Enterprise

The IEE Pathways Programme is a structured, phased intervention designed to empower young people with market-relevant skills and decision-making tools.

Foundational Skills

A general wide course equipping all participants with baseline tools and re-orientation.

Specialized Tracks

Branching into specialized tracks tailored for employment or enterprise scaling.

Mentorship & Outcomes

Hands-on guidance connecting you to real market opportunities and growth.

Phase 2

Employment Track

Employment Readiness, Work Exposure & Employer Linkages. Tailored for individuals seeking to enter or advance within formal employment.

Career Focused

Phase 2

Enterprise Track

Enterprise Setup, Formalisation & Growth Readiness. Designed for early-stage business owners looking to scale their commercial ventures.

Business Scaling

Programme Objectives

Equip

Provide youth with foundational skills for deep employability and effective entrepreneurship.

Support

Provide tailored, hands-on support for youth to access decent jobs or start/grow their own businesses.

Strengthen

Strengthen local ecosystems for inclusive hiring and sustainable enterprise development.

Advocate

Advocate for meaningful policy reforms that reduce barriers to youth employment and business growth.

"Empowering a generation to not just find their place in the economy, but to actively reshape it."

LIFE Africa

Strategic Delivery Alliance

Limited Seats Available

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Take the first step towards transforming your career or business. Join the Lagos Cohort 2026 today.