Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has entered into a partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to provide more than 600 young Nigerians with digital skills through a 10-day bootcamp aimed at strengthening employability and entrepreneurship opportunities.

The Digital Bootcamp Programme will take place across Ondo, Abuja, Rivers and Kaduna, with participants receiving practical training in project management, data analysis, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, IT support and digital marketing.

The programme is targeted at graduates, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, women and young people from low-income communities. The partnership is intended to help close digital skills gaps and broaden access to opportunities within Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.

Speaking about the partnership, Acting Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigeria, Olaolu Akogun, said collaboration among organisations can produce lasting results by preparing young Nigerians for emerging opportunities.

“Strong partnerships create lasting impact. We are proud to partner with Standard Chartered in expanding access to digital skills training for young Nigerians. This investment demonstrates a shared commitment to building a workforce that is ready for the opportunities of the digital age,” Akogun said.

The programme is aligned with the Standard Chartered Foundation’s focus on improving youth employability and economic participation by equipping underserved young people with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to participate in the future workforce.

The partnership will also create opportunities for Standard Chartered employees to volunteer through the bank’s Skills-Based Volunteering programme. Under the initiative, employees will mentor participants and share practical knowledge gained from their professional experience.

Joke Adu, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, said investing in future-ready skills represents an important avenue through which the bank can support communities and broaden economic opportunities.

“We believe that empowering young people with future-ready skills is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in our communities,” Adu said.

She said the partnership would provide more than 600 young Nigerians with practical digital capabilities that are becoming increasingly important for employment, entrepreneurship and economic participation.

According to Adu, Standard Chartered’s contribution will extend beyond financial backing, as employees will also offer professional expertise through the skills-based volunteering programme.

“Beyond funding, we are also proud to contribute the expertise of our people through skills-based volunteering, reinforcing our commitment to creating sustainable opportunities and supporting the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers,” she said.

The partners said the bootcamp would help strengthen Nigeria’s digital talent pipeline as technology continues to transform industries and alter workforce requirements.

They also said the initiative forms part of Standard Chartered’s wider commitment to economic inclusion and community programmes focused on education, employability and entrepreneurship.

For participants, the bootcamp will provide practical training in areas where demand is growing, while also connecting them with professionals who can offer mentorship and guidance as they pursue employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

The programme ultimately aims to prepare more young Nigerians, particularly people from underserved communities, to participate meaningfully in Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.

Source: MSME Africa Online