Diageo Learning for Life Program 2025 Nigeria – Free Hospitality Training & Internships for Youth

Diageo Learning for Life Program 2025

Diageo Nigeria, in collaboration with Celebr‑8 Lyfe and the Lagos State Government, has officially launched the Learning for Life (L4L) Programme 2025, aimed at equipping 250 to 500 unemployed or under‑represented Lagos-based youth (especially women and persons with disabilities) with essential hospitality and life skills.

Who Can Apply?

• Nigerian youths aged 18 to 27

• Residents of Lagos or those able to stay in the state for program duration

• Especially encouraged: women and persons with disabilities

What’s on Offer?

• Professional Hospitality & Bar Skills Training

• Robust life skills curriculum: communication, teamwork, CV writing, budgeting, confidence building, responsible serving, and awareness of inclusivity, gender sensitivity, and sexual harassment

• One-week classroom training, followed by 11-week internship placements at top hotels, lounges, restaurants, and airports in Lagos

• Transportation and stipend support throughout the programme

• Top-performing interns may receive full-time job offers upon completion

• Ongoing support via the Diageo Bar Academy platform

Timeline & Milestones

• Application Window: July 14 → July 28, 2025

• Face-to-Face Training: August 11–15, 2025

• Online Coursework: August 16–24, 2025

• Internship Phase: September 1 – November 17, 2025

• Job Offers: Mid‑November 2025 for standout participants

Why L4L Matters

• Career-Ready Skills: Provides both hospitality industry and essential life skills

• Equal Access: Tailored support for women and persons with disabilities

• Public-Private Collaboration: Partners across tertiary institutions, government ministries, and private sector ensure robust training and placement support

• Sustainable Impact: Empowers youth to take charge of their livelihoods, with ripple effects across their communities and Nigeria’s economy

How to Apply & Stand Out

1. Submit online application between 14 and 28 July 2025.

2. Prepare supporting documents: ID, age certificate, proof of Lagos residence or ability to stay.

3. Showcase commitment to hospitality and community, especially if you are a woman or live with a disability.

4. Excel during training & internship, this greatly increases your chances of being hired.

APPLY HERE

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DIAGEO Learning For Life Program

Conclusion

The Diageo Learning for Life Programme 2025 is more than just training, it’s a passport to possibility, offering young Nigerians life‑changing skills, real work experience, and a potential job in one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sectors. If you’re ready to transform your future, don’t miss this chance to enroll in Lagos this July.