A report from the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS) revealed that in the fourth quarter of 2020, the unemployment rate in Nigeria increased to 33.30 percent from 27.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020.
Regrettably, the unemployment rate in the country has continued to increase at an alarming rate and it requires meaningful and tangible actions.
As a socially conscious organization, VFD Group, a proprietary investment company, has kicked off applications for its 2021 Graduate Trainee Program.
The program which is in its 4th edition is aimed at equipping fresh graduates with requisite training, development, and emotional intelligence to be able to function in their chosen professional careers.
According to VFD Group, the application which opened Friday, August 27, 2021, will end Friday, September 3, 2021, and it’s opened to fresh graduates.
Speaking on this development, Group Head, Human Resources, VFD Group, Damola Andah noted that the Group’s commitment for the graduate program is to help build and sustain talent development and contribute significantly to the nation’s economy in terms of output and employment.
“Building positive and socially conscious ecosystems that ensure we are providing innovative solutions to everyday citizens and entrepreneurs are at the core of what we do at VFD Group. A feat that we have only achieved through the collaborative efforts of a dedicated, hardworking, and talented pool of individuals.
”We believe in the power and importance of having a great team, and we would ensure they grow, remain fulfilled, and achieve their growth potential with us,” Andah said
In the end, young graduates with curious and innovative minds will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry and work on projects that are changing the world and thus help them become future leaders.
To participate, interested candidates can apply for the training by clicking on https://vfdgroup.com/graduatetrainee
Join us today, and let’s make changes that matter.