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6 Months Onsite Training Program
Best rated hands-on training program
Learn hands-on technical skills at the 1st cohort of the Skillup Africa Garage Program, a 6-month intensive onsite BootCamp, followed by a paid internship.
Nigeria's Creative Industry is to generate $15b by 2025 by has a 3m personnel shortage
-Business Insider
PROGRAMS
What to learn at SUA Garage Cohort 1
The first cohort of our vocation skills and empowerment program will feature 3 carefully curated programs, each to run for 6 months (70 hours a week) and 6 months of paid internship to be followed by a full-time employment or business startup option. The programs currently receiving applications are;
- Creative Fashion Technology & Garment Production
- Woodworks and Interior Furnishing
- Smart Electronics Systems & Appliances Repair
100% Tuition-Free Program
The Skillup Africa Garage Bootcamp is completely tuition-free, as our target is to give an opportunity to exceptional but indigent young Africans to learn viable tech skills. However, students will need to make provision for some basic amenities and their personal upkeep
Creative Fashion Technology & Garment Production
Blend digital pattern‑making, industrial sewing and sustainable design to create ready‑to‑wear outfits for males and females. Students learn machine mastery, fabric science, CAD pattern drafting, cutting, finishing and quality control, culminating in a marketable mini‑collection and entrepreneurship skills for boutique production or employment opportunities.
Woodworks and Interior Furnishing (Furniture Making)
Explore carpentry fundamentals, CNC machining and upcycling to craft furniture and décor. Learners master measuring, joinery, finishing, tool maintenance, safety and sustainable material selection, producing sellable desks, shelves and fittings while gaining costing, client communication and small‑batch production management skills.
Smart Electronics Systems & Appliances Repair
Delve into electrical theory, diagnostics and component‑level repair of household appliances and smart devices. Students practice soldering, multimeter troubleshooting, PCB swaps, LED lighting design and the creation of electrical gadgets for home and work while learning safety standards, customer service and entrepreneurial skills
WHY CHOOSE US
International - standard curriculum designed by industry experts.
Our curricula weave together rigorous, university‑level theory and the practical insights of industry veterans who have spent decades perfecting their craft. This dual perspective ensures every learner gains both a solid academic foundation and the real‑world acumen required to thrive from day one.
Tested & Trusted since 2018
Internationally recognized
OUR PAST SUCCESSES
See some of our success stories from our past programs
We successfully trained 186 young Africans in similar 6 month boot camps
From 2020 - 2024
We have trained more than 20,000 African Youths Across all our program
In a total of 8 years
FEEDBACK
What our alumni think about our programs
Funmilayo
Product Manager
Great Course learnt a lot, the facilitators are awesome as well. Very considerate of those who do not have prior experience or knowledge
Quality & Cost: 5.00
Dolapo
Software Engineer
I have tried to learn how to code on my own for a long time but really could not get along. Everything changed when I decided to join the 6 month bootcamp
Quality & Cost: 5.00
Enoch
Media Director
I learnt Video editing at Skillup Africa’s 6-month onsite BootCamp, and it was indeed a life-changing experience for me. I now head the media arm of a real estate firm
Quality & Cost: 5.00
FAQ
Questions & Answers
Yes. The entire training—including classroom instruction,course materials, work machines and other work tools, apprenticeship, and internship—is 100% free. However, students will need to take care of their basic needs like clothing, uniforms, gears and feeding
SUAG is designed to lead directly to employment or entrepreneurship. During your internship, you’ll earn from real client projects for a minimum of 6 months. After graduation, many learners are retained, while others are linked to employers or supported to start their own businesses.
Anyone aged 15–35 with a strong interest in practical work – male and female – can apply. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to learn, show up consistently, and work hard.
You’ll have daily hands-on workshops, theory classes, project assignments, and mentorship sessions. The schedule is intensive and full-time—Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday project days.
For this pilot phase, we’re offering three tracks:
Creative Fashion Technology & Garment Production
Woodworks and Interior Furnishing
Smart Electronics Systems & Appliance Repair
Each track combines theory, hands-on learning, and paid internship.
Yes, we have few hostel accommodation for students coming from far distances. However, students who accept accommodation will be fully responsible for all they need to make thing stay comfortable and convenient.
Graduates will receive a Skillup Africa Garage Vocational Diploma Certificate, recognized for its hands-on, internationally aligned training standards.
The training hub for this pilot phase is in Apata, Ibadan (Oyo State, Nigeria). It’s a multipurpose hub space with workshops, classrooms, dormitories, and a media lab.
Applicants go through a simple but competitive process that includes an online form, a short aptitude test, and a virtual or physical interview. We look for passion, commitment, and potential—not past experience.
Are you ready to start this journey with Skillup Africa Garage?
We are ready to walk with you in this journey to a rewarding technical career. All you need to do is make up your mind and sign up.
