The Samsung Real Dream is a transformational programme which seeks to promote the employability of Nigeria graduates. It is geared towards building global talent locally, and raising a new generation of leaders for Nigeria’s economy and industries. It is an opportunity for graduates to launch their careers on a fast track, and be empowered to excel and add value to the companies they work in.
The programme content is structured after management trainee curriculums used globally.
AGDC, Nigeria's formost career centre is one of three implementation partners selected to execute this project in Africa, Other Nigerian partners include, Fate Foundation and the School of Media and Communication of the Lagos Business School.
AGDC aims to promote national rebirth and social change by investing in and improving the employability and entrepreneural capacity of the average Nigerian graduate.
A total 240 participants will be selected after a merit driven and intensive selection process to take advantage of the first phase of this program.
We shall be training 240 participants.
The Samsung Real Dream is an initiative of High Potential Graduate Empowerment Initiative of AGDC. It is sponsored by International Youth Foundation (IYF) and Samsung.
Programme Design
Get in touch with employers' needs, develop insights & strategies to find gainful employment in this competitive job market.
The programme is divided into three phases:
Employability Development: The Programme will kick off with an intensive four- week training. The course modules cut across:
> Business Writing
> First 100 days at work
> Personal brand management
> Communication and presentation skills
> Creative thinking and Decision making
> Problem solving
> Leadership and team dynamics
> Project management
> Relationship management
> Career acceleration strategies
> Enterprise & Creating your own employment
> Commandments of Working in a hostile environment and much more.
Participants will experience learning through:
case studies and simulations
lectures, videos, group exercises and discussions
individual and group presentations
Input and experiences of classmates
assessment centre and career profiling
community service project
Class Project
ICT: Over the years, employers have complained about the lack of this basic skill in undergraduates. To ensure an ultimate training experience, the training will include Basic ICT training sessions. A resource centre has been set up with up-to-date equipments. This will provide our participants with hands-on experience on the use of Microsoft office packages.
Internship: After the training, participants will be sent on internships. The internship is a professional experiential learning opportunity for participants which integrates the four-week training into real world experience. It allows participants to put to use their skills and develop necessary skills in their area of study whilst gaining exposure to an employer and its organizational culture. The internship locations will cut across different industries. The report from the internships will help us measure the success of the training.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
To participate in the Graduate Employability Programme:
> You must be willing and able to attend the four-week training which runs from Monday to Fridays. Classes will begin at 9am and end at 4pm
> You must be willing and able to attend the the four-week internship programme
> You must be ready to adhere to the rules of the training
> You must be a Nigerian
> You must be a graduate who has completed NYSC
> You must submit a 250 word essay telling us ‘Why the best employers should employ you" , as required in the registration form
> You must be able to provide proof of age, and youth service completion.
> You must not be less than 22 years old nor more than 32years old
> You will be disqualified if any of the information provided in the Registration Form is discovered to be false, inaccurate and/or misleading
> You will also be disqualified if you breach any of the terms of this sponsored program
> The selection shall not be discriminatory about gender, class of degree, or economic class
Registration procedure
Be aware that selection of participants for this programme is strictly based on merit. To register, click the registration button, fill the registration form.
PROJECT PARTNERS
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About Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$105 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of two main business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT LCDs.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
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HIGH POTENTIAL GRADUATE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE of AGDC
The High Potential Graduate Initiative is an initiative of Afterschool Graduate Development Centre (AGDC), a not for profit organization set up to proffer career solutions promote graduate employability, and ignite enterprise amongst Nigeria’s Youth. AGDC is accredited by the Federal Ministry of Education as a National Career Centre, all our programs are certified accordingly and participants are given certificates of attendance as proof of their personal commitment to their development.
www.graddev.com
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About International Youth Foundation:
The International Youth Foundation (IYF) is working in more than 70 countries and territories to improve the conditions and prospects for young people where they live, learn, work, and play. Established in 1990 to bring worldwide resources to young people in need, IYF works with hundreds of companies, foundations, and civil society organizations to strengthen and "scale up" existing programs that are making a positive and lasting difference in young lives.
Over the last 17 years, IYF and its global network of in-country Partners have helped millions of young people gain access to the life skills, education, job training and opportunities critical to their success.
www.iyfnet.org
