Learning for Life is Diageo’s business and hospitality skills programme for those seeking employment in the hospitality industry, but who may have faced barriers to education and employment in their lives.
It provides equal access to business and hospitality skills and resources to increase participants’ employability, improve livelihoods and support a thriving hospitality sector that works for all.
In partnership with local educational, governmental and training organisations, Learning for Life supports the growth of the individuals involved, of Diageo, and the hospitality industry overall.
The flagship L4L program in Nigeria, 2025 shall onboard and train 250 participants in hospitality industry-standard skills and Life skills:-
Hospitality Business Essentials
Communication & Team Work
Career Readiness
Bar Skills
Confidence and Assertiveness
Budgeting
Dealing with Sexual Harassment
Gender & Disablity Inclusiveness
Sustainability
Etc
After the training, participants will get an opportunity to intern at top hospitality businesses in Lagos where a few promising participants will get employment offers upon completing their internship.
BENEFITS
Hands-on hospitality industry standard training from professionals in the sector.
Gain Life skills that will prepare you for success in your career path.
Stipends to cover your transportation (FOR INTERNSHIP PHASE ONLY)
Boost your CV and gain valuable work experience with hands-on job internship
Potential employment offer for a few dedicated participants.
ELIGIBILITY
Youths between the ages of 18 – 27 years
People living in Lagos state or people who can stay in Lagos for the duration of the program
Interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality sector
Women and people living with disability are encouraged to participate
TIMELINE
Application opens – 1st September, 2025
Application closes – 10th September, 2025
Training (Online & physical) – 15th -19th September, 2025
Internship Placement – September – December
PROGRAM PHASES
PHASE 1: TRAINING (5 days)
PHASE 2: INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT WITHIN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESSES IN LAGOS (11weeks)
PHASE 3: POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A FEW EXCEPTIONAL PARTICIPANTS
