KEY POINTS
- HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 launches nationwide.
- Programme combines vocational training with business advisory support.
- The programme builds on 2023 edition.
Fidelity Bank Plc has started the second edition of its HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, which is a program for women that helps them learn skills and get structured business development support at the same time.
The programme builds on the first edition held in 2023 and reflects what the bank described as refinements based on participant feedback. Fidelity said the updated model integrates deeper mentorship and stronger institutional partnerships to enhance long-term impact.
HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 Expands Scope
Osita Ede, divisional head of product development at Fidelity Bank, said the new phase aims to equip women with practical skills while creating pathways to sustainable income.
“The programme reflects our commitment to continuous improvement,” Ede said during a media briefing ahead of the launch.
Under HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0, participants will also receive hands-on training in fields including hair styling, shoemaking, auto mechatronics and interior decoration. The programme pairs trainees with established institutions and industry professionals for guided, real-world learning.
Beyond technical instruction, the initiative incorporates structured mentorship throughout the apprenticeship period, while aiming to strengthen business readiness and long-term viability. Ede also said the programme positions women “not just as trainees, but as future employers and economic contributors within their communities.”
Business Support Integrated Into Programme
The bank said HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 also offers business advisory services, including financial literacy training, guidance on formalizing enterprises and access to women-focused and small-business financing solutions.
Furthermore, by combining skills development with entrepreneurship support, Fidelity seeks to align the programme with its broader strategy of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and promoting inclusive growth.
Fidelity Bank serves more than 10 million customers through digital channels, 255 offices across Nigeria and its U.K. subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. Finally, the extended apprenticeship program comes at a time when lenders are rolling out more tailored programs to help women-owned businesses and improve financial inclusion.
