8THGEAR GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM 2025

About Company:

As an Independent venture studio, 8thGear provides all the resources needed to launch a new startup including the team, strategic direction, sweat equity (headcount) and capital.

Job Description:

The 8thGear Graduate Trainee Program — Not for Everyone. For the Driven.

Let’s be real — this program isn’t for everyone. It’s for the bold ones who don’t just want to grow but are ready to earn it.

At 8thGear, we’re opening our doors to a select few Graduate Trainees across Communications, Programs, BD/Sales, Finance/Accounts, IT and HR.

You’ll learn. You’ll serve. You’ll stretch yourself.

It’s 2 hour of training every week, and 3 months of real, hands-on work where you’ll build, solve, and make impact. It’s not easy — it’ll test your consistency, your attitude, your hunger, and how well you handle the real world.

If you’re just looking for a title, skip this.

If you’re looking to become someone valuable, you belong here.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in weekly training and mentorship sessions
• Support departmental projects and daily operations
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and teamwork
• Complete assigned tasks and learning deliverables on schedule
• Attend all required meetings, workshops, and review sessions

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in a professional environment
• Access to mentorship from industry leaders and facilitators
• Certificate of completion from 8thGear
• Potential placement opportunity with 8thGear or its portfolio companies

Requirements:

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be not more than 30 years old as of April 19, 2026
• Be a graduate of a recognized University or Polytechnic (BSc/HND or equivalent)
• Have completed the compulsory NYSC service year
• Reside in Lagos, within a ₦1,000 transport radius of 8thGear Hub, Magodo
• Be available for full-time engagement (3–6 months)

Program Timeline

• Virtual Engagement (Non-stipend): December 1 – December 20, 2025
• On-the-Job Engagement: January 5 – March 31, 2026

Program Duration

4 months total

Departments

Trainees will be placed across key departments based on skills and interest

Salary

Application Closing Date: 21st November, 2025

Application Instructions:

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