ABOUT

The Internship programme is a corporate social responsibility initiative of TRW Consult to give back by developing the capacity of the Nigerian youths and preparing them for the dynamic demands of the workplace.

Through the internship, the company is also building a community of creative and tech professionals armed with all the advantages of networking, peer learning, leverage and collaborations to deliver commercially viable projects.

Programme Overview

Group Training
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Peer Reviews
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Group Meetings
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Practical Sessions
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Apprenticeship
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Mentoring Sessions
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Volunteer Experience
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Literary Reviews
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Operations Mgt.
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The Programme is in 2 stages – internship and apprenticeship – delivered over a combined period of 9 months of intense capacity-building exercise that includes a rich but rigorous schedule of training, mentoring, coaching, peer learning, group work, and volunteer experience, all dispensed in virtual environments.

The first part focused on exposing participants to learning experiences including classroom learning, cross-sectional engagements, and practical exercises. Participants that complete the first stage are upgraded to the second level.

During the apprenticeship, participants are seconded to an organization to put themselves to the test and apply the lessons they have learned in a real-world work environment. At the same time, they are also enlisted as volunteers in a non-profit organization where they gain volunteer experience while still applying what they have learned to deepen their understanding and become acquainted with the flow of post-covid work environments. All work placements are remote.

Who is it meant for?

The 15-week-long intensive drill is suitable for tech enthusiasts, writers, editors, journalists, and creative professionals, who wish to hone their current skillset, diversify interests, create a new niche, or add to their niche areas.

Our trainers are drawn from professionals in Nigeria, United Kingdom and United States. You can check out some of their profiles here.

Phase 1: The first part of the programme consists of 13-15 weeks of training, assignments, peer reviews, group sessions, mentoring, and literary exposure.

Some of the topics that will be covered include:

Content Writing & Communication Skills

  1. Writing for the Web
  2. Writing for PR/Marketing Campaigns
  3. ⁠Research Writing
  4. ⁠Legal Implications of Writing
  5. ⁠Journalistic Writing
  6. ⁠Editorial Reviews
  7. Creative Writing
  8. ⁠Copywriting
  9. ⁠Business Writing⁠, amongst others

Digital Technology Skills Internship

  1. Cybersecurity
  2. Data Analysis
  3. E-Commerce
  4. SEO
  5. Software Development
  6. Web Design

Phase 2: Candidates who complete the first stage are enlisted for a six-month apprenticeship in a corporate organization plus a volunteer role in a non-profit organization. Both placements are done concurrently.

Upon successful completion of these two stages, candidates are awarded a certificate of completion and inducted into the Academy where their works are showcased on a dedicated site and their services can be patronized by individual and corporate clients.

The TRW Consult Golden Certificate is a special certification awarded to candidates who have successfully fulfilled all the requirements of the two phases of the internship programme. Because the exercise is very intense with a high turnover rate even from the early weeks of the training, candidates who have braved the odds and completed the process are regarded as champions who have passed the fire test typically used in determining a genuine gold; hence, their being awarded a golden certificate.

Recipients of this golden certificate enjoy a public endorsement from TRW Consult and are accorded top priority for employment or freelance engagements by the company, its partners and clients.

The Internship offers multiple tangible benefits to the participants, even from the early sessions. It is the only internship of its kind that avails participants a combination of advantages that aid their personal development, professional growth and social awareness. Some other benefits that the participants enjoy are highlighted below:

  • Certificate of Completion: Successful candidates are presented with a merit certificate at the end of the internship.
  • Mentorship: Participants have a regular mentoring session with Babatunde Oladele, the founder of TRW Consult, who is renowned for how he dramatically improves those who work with him.
  • Exposures: Participants also get ongoing exposure to trainers, peers, alumni, members of the Academy as well as other opportunities to learn and earn that are specifically shared with members of the community.
  • Stipend: Apart from building up work experience and resumes by working in a post-covid virtual work context, a monthly stipend is also paid to candidates in the apprenticeship.
  • Volunteer experience: participants in the second phase of the internship are also afforded volunteer experience by being enlisted to work in a leading NGO. This will further enrich their resume and boost their chances of getting lucrative jobs. Moreover, the NGO also issues an endorsement certificate to volunteers who distinguish themselves at the end of the year, thus further building the credentials of successful candidates.
  • The Academy: At the end of the exercise, successful candidates are formally inducted into The TRW Consult Academy which affords them opportunities to be visible for independent patronage by members of the public who require their services. They can earn more income on their own terms.
  • Final Project: At the end of the internship, candidates who have fulfilled the minimum requirements for graduation also get to exit the programme by developing a manuscript or floating a professional blog of their own which the TRW Consult team will work with them to bring to a fruition.

The Internship Programme is a corporate social responsibility of TRW Consult and its sister companies; so, it is free. Candidates are not required to pay for the training. All the administrative expenses and honorarium to trainers are borne by TRW Consult and donors.

Interested candidates can sign up for the next stream of the internship on by clicking here. Those who did not complete the programme during a previous spell can also register to resume from where they left off.