Call For Applications: DIAGEO Learning For Life Program 2025 For Nigerians

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.

Learning for Life started in Latin America in 2008 and has since grown to the US, Europe, Africa and Asia. To date we have trained over 200,000 students through our face-to-face training programmes.

To learn more about DIAGEO L4L Program worldwide visit: www.diageobaracademy.com

PROGRAMS 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

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 professionals 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.

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

Deadline: 28th July, 2025

Click HERE to Apply