Graduate Employability Skills (GES) Programme
The Terraskills Graduate Employability Skills (GES) Programme is a transformative 3-month capacity development initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace expectations. The programme equips graduates with the mindset, skillset, and toolset required to gain employment, excel in the workplace, or start a sustainable business.
Through an experiential learning approach that blends soft skills, digital skills, and entrepreneurship, the GES Programme has empowered thousands of graduates across Nigeria with the competencies needed to become job-ready, self-reliant, and future-driven professionals.
The GES Programme is not just a training—it is a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation that prepares participants to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
2nd February 2026
3 Months
N250,000
What you’ll learn
- The GES Programme is designed to:
- Enhance graduates’ employability through practical, industry-relevant skills.
- Develop confidence, professionalism, and workplace competence.
- Build entrepreneurial mindsets that drive innovation and self-employment.
- Equip participants with digital and communication skills required in today’s job market.
- Help participants identify their career paths and create actionable development plans.
Program Overview
Programme Objectives
The GES Programme is designed to:
•Enhance graduates’ employability through practical, industry-relevant skills.
•Develop confidence, professionalism, and workplace competence.
•Build entrepreneurial mindsets that drive innovation and self-employment.
•Equip participants with digital and communication skills required in today’s job market.
•Help participants identify their career paths and create actionable development plans.
Core Learning Tracks
We equip our graduates with 12 modules covering the most critical workplace competencies
1. Career Planning and Goal Setting
2. Workplace Etiquette, Moral & Professional Ethics
3. Effective Communication Skills (oral, written, and presentation)
4. Emotional Intelligence (EI)
5. Sales, Negotiation Skills and Conflict Resolution
6. Teamwork Skills: The Art of Collaboration
7. Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Skills
8. Leadership Skills & Resource Management
9. Financial Literacy & Personal Finance
10. Cultural Competence, Adaptability & Resilience
11. Digital Literacy/ICT Skills
12. Resume Writing, Job Search & Interview Skills
Target Participants
This programme is ideal for:
•Fresh graduates seeking employment
•NYSC members and recent corps alumni
•Job seekers aiming to improve workplace readiness
•Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators
•Underemployed professionals seeking career advancement
Training Methodology
Our methodology is learner-centered and impact-focused, integrating:
•Interactive sessions with industry experts
•Case studies and role-playing simulations
•Career and business mentorship
•Hands-on digital training
•Team projects and practical assignments
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will:
•Develop the confidence and competence to secure gainful employment.
•Master practical soft skills that enhance workplace productivity.
•Gain digital and entrepreneurial skills to start and grow small businesses.
•Build a strong personal brand and career development roadmap.
•Join an ever-growing GES Alumni Network of successful graduates.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the programme and meet the assessment criteria will receive the Terraskills Graduate Employability Skills Certificate, recognized by employers and institutions across Nigeria and beyond.
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