Eddie Dwayne

How to position yourself for the NCDMB Oil and Gas Readiness Training Program The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) launched the Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program to equip over 10,000 young Nigerian graduates and technicians with practical, industry-relevant skills. The goal is to bridge existing skill gaps and prepare Nigerians to participate in ongoing and upcoming oil and gas projects. The program focuses on high-demand technical areas, including: - Subsea Engineering - Underwater Welding - Control and Automation Engineering - Helicopter Piloting - Marine Operations and Vessel Maintenance - Production and Maintenance Engineering - Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) - Geosciences and Geophysics - Digitalization, AI, Machine Learning, IoT and Data Analytics Who is eligible? Nigerians below 35 years with OND, HND or BSc qualifications in relevant disciplines, including Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Metallurgical and Computer Engineering, Geology, Geophysics and other science-related fields. How does the training work? Depending on the selected skill, participants will undergo technical training, practical workshops, professional certifications, and hands-on industry exposure. Most training pathways will last at least 12 months, including a minimum of six months of on-the-job training with industry partners. Selected participants will also receive monthly stipends, PPE, medical support, and insurance coverage. Now, here's what you should pay attention to. NCDMB allows applicants to select a maximum of THREE skills in order of preference. Don't just select any three because they sound attractive. Understand your academic background, identify relevant technical skills, and align your choices with your career interests. Your NOGIC JQS profile is equally important. Ensure your personal information, academic qualifications, and other relevant details are complete and accurate. Registration portal: nogicjqs.gov.ng/accounts/log… Profiles are occasionally nominated and shortlisted to participate in oil and gas-related programs, like graduate trainee programs, even in the absence of advertisements. Finally, completing the program does not automatically guarantee employment. However, participants assessed as competent and field-ready will be included in NCDMB's skills database for consideration by operating and service companies. The opportunity is to help you position yourself to acquire the skills the industry actually needs.