About Us
Where students learn, compete, and showcase their talents.
We Shape the Future.
Smart And Effective Vocational Solutions.
We are closing this gap by combining education, entertainment, and commerce into a year-round vocational learning and festival hub.
- Only 35% of Nigerian schools have vocational facilities.
- 53% of unemployed Nigerians are under 35.
- Many young people graduate without market-ready skills.
- Talents remain hidden because platforms only run once a year.
About Us – Vocational Festival
The Vocational Festival is the premier annual convergence of Nigeria’s vocational and technical education ecosystem, bringing together students, educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to celebrate, showcase, and advance the future of skills development.
Designed as a grand stage for innovation in trades and skills, the festival highlights the creativity, ingenuity, and resilience of young Nigerians while connecting them to opportunities for growth, partnerships, and mentorship.
From vibrant skills competitions and interactive exhibitions to fireside chats, awards, and networking experiences, the Vocational Festival is a living marketplace of ideas, tools, and talent.
Organized by Labour Business School, an arm of CUSH Promotions Ltd, with the vision of making vocational skills a cornerstone of national development, the festival serves as a platform where institutions, private sector partners, and government agencies collaborate to elevate skills training, drive job creation, and prepare youth for global competitiveness.
Each year, the event draws participants and stakeholders across education, business, and development communities, transforming Abuja into a hub where the future of work meets the passion of Nigeria’s young innovators.
The Vocational Festival is more than an event; it is a movement to rebrand vocational and technical skills as pathways to dignity, prosperity, and sustainable development in Africa.
In Nigeria today:
Only 35% of secondary schools have proper vocational facilities.
Over 53% of unemployed Nigerians are under 35, struggling to find work opportunities.
Many young people graduate with certificates but without the skills employers and industries need.
Vocational talents such as tailoring, crafts, farming, or tech skills often remain hidden because platforms that showcase them happen only once in a year.
The Vocational Festival was born to solve this problem.
To create a sustainable platform where skills meet opportunity, empowering young people with the tools, mentorship, and visibility they need to thrive in education, careers, and entrepreneurship.
We combine education, entertainment, and commerce to:
Provide young people with hands-on vocational experiences.
Celebrate talent through annual festivals and digital competitions.
Equip students with digital portfolios, skills passports, and mentorship opportunities.
Create pathways for students to showcase, sell, and scale their work.
The Vocational Festival is not just a one-off event. It is a year-round digital hub where students can:
Learn and improve through gamified challenges and AI-guided coaching.
Showcase their work and build credibility with a Skills Passport.
Connect with mentors, teachers, and industry leaders.
Sell their crafts, farm produce, fashion, or digital projects through our Virtual Marketplace.
Gain visibility by participating in live-streamed competitions with audience voting.
Students (Primary & Secondary Schools, Vocational Centres)
Teachers & Schools who want to improve learning outcomes
Sponsors, NGOs, and Government Agencies seeking sustainable youth empowerment solutions
We are committed to building the first youth-focused vocational hub in Nigeria that truly connects education with opportunity. Through innovation, technology, and collaboration, we are raising a new generation of skilled, confident, and empowered young people.