2011 Graduate Work Placement at Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency

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The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified graduates of Rivers origin to her Graduate Work Placement Scheme (GWEPS).

Position: Graduates (Work Placement Scheme) - GWEPS

RSSDA is a strategic intervention initiative set up in 2007 under a legal framework by the Rivers State Government. GWEPS is one of the Agency's programmes established to enhance the employability profile of unemployed graduates of  Rivers origin.

This programme provides opportunities for unemployed graduates to gain work experience, by placing them in companies and other business organisations to work for a 24 month period.

The internship does not attract salary, but beneficiaries are paid stipend through contributions by RSSDA and the organization within the period of the scheme.

The Agency intends to have the data of all unemployed Rivers graduates and is therefore requesting all such persons who meet the under listed criteria to upload their data on our website.

Objectives of the GWEPS Programme:
•         Being a source of a good database for Rivers State unemployed youths
•         Soliciting employment opportunities for participants
•         Pursue other ways of increasing the employability profile of the participants in addition to getting them placements

Eligibility / Selection Criteria:
•         Applicants must be graduates who have completed their NYSC.
•         Applicants must be of Rivers State origin
•         Applicants must submit copies of LGA identification letter, CV, NYSC certificate or exemption letter and University result
•         Applicants must be between 25 – 35 years of age
•         Applicants must apply manually or online
•         Applicants will be selected for interview based on merit.
•         Applicants will be selected and placed based on specific request by partnering organization.
•         Applicants must not have gotten 2years work experience.

Success Story:
•         11 out of the 21 who completed their programme were given permanent employment
•         1 person got employed by another organization through the GWEPS programme
•         Some of the partner organizations are still committed to the programme

How to Apply:

For online Application, visit: RSSDA GWEPS

Hard copy Application:
1.       Forms could also be collected in our office at No.1 Igbodo street, Old G.R.A. Port Harcourt.
2.       Completed forms should be submitted to RSSDA at the same address. [The online application is however preferred)
* Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through SMS, emails and notices posted on RSSDA website
* Originals of credentials will be sighted during the interview of shortlisted candidates.

Deadline: 26th July, 2011.

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