Prof Yemi Osinbajo UNESCO Innovation To Transform Education Training (ITET) for Young Nigerian Innovators 2023

ITET is delighted to invite you to apply for our upcoming “Innovation to Transform Education Training – ITET”, to be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 20-24, 2023. This transformative program, organized in collaboration between Future Perspectives and UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC), aims to empower young representatives with the knowledge and skills needed to drive positive change in the education landscape of our nation and Africa.

ITET is part of the capacity building components of the United Nations Global Youth Initiative (GYI), and Nigeria will be the first country to launch it. This is a great responsibility and opportunity for all Nigerian youths, and we really count on your inspiration and passion.  

With a strong commitment to diversity and equity, we will select 50 exceptional individuals from diverse educational and social backgrounds who demonstrate a passion for EdTech and a commitment to shaping a brighter future for our communities. We encourage all aspiring education innovators to apply and embark on this rewarding journey of learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Together, let’s create an equitable and thriving educational environment that uplifts every learner and transforms their lives. 

About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Political and economic arrangements of governments are not enough to secure the lasting and sincere support of the peoples. Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity. I... read more

Innovation To Transform Education Training (ITET)

Aim and Benefits of Innovation To Transform Education Training (ITET)

• The training is an on-site, five-day program, which will consist of lectures, workshops and practical activities across different skillsets with a focus on transforming education.
• Training cost will be covered for all selected applicants
• In addition, all participants will pitch their initiatives or current projects to an ITET Prize Committee at the beginning and end of the training and the top five winners will be awarded a financial prize.
• All participants will receive certification of completion of the training and will become members of the Future Perspectives Network and Better Innovation Better Outcome (BIBO) Network. At the end of the upskilling training, young education stakeholders are expected to launch new initiatives or advance current projects as agents of innovation in their educational settings

50 applicants will be selected for the capacity building training, targeting young representatives recommended by key education institutions and other key educational stakeholders in the country

Requirements for Innovation To Transform Education Training (ITET) Qualification

Eligible fields:

Fall under one of the following categories:

• Pre-service or in-service education stakeholder who is currently studying at higher education institutions with education-focused programs, OR
• Interdisciplinary university student or practitioner who has a crossover interest or projects on education, OR
• Education practitioner at national, provincial, and local levels, OR
• Youth leader from major youth organizations in Nigeria based at higher education.

Candidates must be:

• Be a Nigerian Citizen.
• Be aged 18 – 35 years.
• Submit an idea or initial project on EdTech Innovation to Transform Education.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Future Perspective website