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.
Program Highlight
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.
Eligibility Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Hands-on hospitality industry standard training from profesionals in the sector.
- Gain Life skills that will prepare you for success in your career path.
- Stipends to cover your transportation for the duration of the program.
- Boost your CV and gain valuable work experience with hands-on job internship
- Potential employment offer for a few dedicated participants.
Application Timeline
- Application opens – 14th July, 2025
- Application closes – 28th July, 2025
- Face-to-face training – 11th August – 15th August 2025
- Online course – 16th August – 24th August
- Internship Placement – 1st September – 17th November
Program Phases
- PHASE 1: FACE-TO-FACE TRAINING (5 days)
- PHASE 2: INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT WITHIN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESSES IN LAGOS (11weeks)
- PHASE 3: ONLINE COURSES FROM DIAGEO BAR ACADEMY
- PHASE 4: POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A FEW EXCEPTIONAL PARTICIPANTS
