SIWES / Industrial Training Placement
For eligible students who need practical workplace exposure. Target offices, hospitals, media firms, IT companies, schools, labs, farms, NGOs and ministries related to your programme.
NOUN UPDATE CAREER HUB
Turn your NOUN programme into real career opportunities.
This hub helps current NOUN students, prospects, SIWES/IT students, NYSC members and new graduands discover internships, entry-level jobs, remote work, career talks, employability skills and pathways that match their programme of study.
From student to employable graduate
Build skills, evidence, network and confidence before graduation.
IT/SIWESPlacement guidance
NYSCCareer readiness
RemoteWork pathways
GlobalAbroad job links
Important: Do not wait until final year before building your CV. Start with volunteering, online certificates, student projects, internships and portfolio evidence now.
Internship & opportunity finder
Find internship paths that fit your level.
Use the filters to discover common opportunity types for NOUN students: SIWES/IT, remote internships, NYSC roles, entry-level graduate roles, volunteering and international opportunities.
Remote Internship & Virtual Work Experience
Good for NOUN students who study from anywhere. Build experience in content, admin support, research, customer service, data analysis, web support, social media and design.
NYSC & Graduate Trainee Roles
For corps members and new graduates who want to convert service year into a real job pathway. Focus on roles with training, mentorship and measurable responsibilities.
Volunteering & NGO Experience
Useful for Public Health, Education, Peace Studies, Criminology, Development Studies and Social Science students who need field evidence before paid jobs.
International Internships, Fellowships & Abroad Jobs
For graduates building global profiles. Prepare your CV, transcript, statement of purpose, references, LinkedIn, portfolio and internationally recognised certificates.
Freelance & Skill-Based Career Path
Ideal for students who want income while studying. Build around services like writing, design, web development, Excel, Power BI, tutoring, admin support and AI-assisted productivity.
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Try a broader search term like “remote”, “graduate”, “health”, “tech”, “business” or “NYSC”.
Try a broader search term like “remote”, “graduate”, “health”, “tech”, “business” or “NYSC”.
Programme to career matching
Model your NOUN programme alongside real opportunities.
Select a broad programme area to see career paths, internship places, beginner skills and portfolio ideas. This is guidance; students should still confirm specific professional requirements for regulated fields.
Corporate Route
Intern with companies, banks, schools, health organisations, tech firms, NGOs or public institutions connected to your field.
Digital Route
Add modern skills like Excel, data analysis, AI tools, content creation, design, web tools, CRM, project management or research.
Global Route
Prepare a global CV, LinkedIn profile, certificates, references and portfolio that can support remote or abroad applications.
Career roadmap
What to do from 100 level to graduation.
A modern career page should not only show jobs. It should guide students on what to build before they need jobs.
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100L–200L: Know your field and build digital basics
Understand your programme, learn computer basics, Excel/Google Sheets, email etiquette, writing, AI productivity and communication skills.
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200L–300L: Start volunteering, small projects and online certificates
Join associations, volunteer, complete short courses, document your work and create a LinkedIn profile before internship season.
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SIWES/IT stage: Choose placement with future value
Pick organisations that expose you to tools, records, client work, fieldwork, reporting, research, sales, lab work or administration relevant to your programme.
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Final year: Prepare CV, portfolio and job applications
Convert projects, seminar work, volunteering, certificates and internship tasks into evidence. Practise interviews and build a target employer list.
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After graduation/NYSC: Apply strategically
Apply for graduate trainee roles, remote jobs, fellowships, teaching roles, health/community jobs, tech support, business roles or postgraduate/professional routes.
Career document kit
Before applying for internships or jobs, prepare these documents and keep them in PDF format.
- One-page student CV or graduate CV
- Cover letter or application message
- LinkedIn profile link
- Portfolio or sample work link
- Student ID, admission letter or result/transcript where needed
- Certificates and reference contacts
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Career talks and guidance
Topics NOUN students need today.
Use this page to announce webinars, WhatsApp sessions, live trainings, mentorship classes and recorded career guidance.
CV Clinic
How to write a CV as a student without much work experience.
LinkedIn Setup
How to attract recruiters and connect with alumni or employers.
Interview Practice
Common questions, confident answers and salary expectations.
Work Abroad
How to prepare documents, skills and applications for global roles.
NYSC to Job
Turning PPA, CDS and service year into career capital.
AI for Career
Using AI safely for CVs, research, interviews and productivity.
Freelance Income
Skills students can use to earn while studying remotely.
Mentorship
Connecting students with professionals in their programme area.
Be careful of fake internship and job offers.
Any offer that asks you to pay for employment, share sensitive account details, submit your ATM card information, or travel without verified details should be treated carefully.
- Verify the company name, office address, email domain and social media presence.
- Do not pay anyone for a guaranteed job slot.
- Ask for written details before attending unfamiliar interviews.
- Tell someone where you are going for interviews and avoid unsafe locations.
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