Graduate Engineering Mentorship
University teaches the foundations of engineering. This 6-month programme helps early-career engineers apply them: with a client, a budget, a drawing, a site and a deadline. It offers guidance and practical exposure for graduates working toward their own COREN registration. Next cohort to be announced.
Quick facts
No cohort has been scheduled. Register your interest and we will contact you. Next cohort to be announced.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Fee
- ₦100,000
- Location
- Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Who it is for
- Engineering graduates, especially electrical engineers, early in their careers
- Experience
- Engineering degree required
- Schedule
- To be confirmed with each cohort
- Accommodation
- Not provided
- Transportation
- Not provided
- Personal tools
- Not required
- Certificate
- Programme completion certificate, subject to attendance and review
- Engineering graduates, especially electrical engineers
- Early-career engineers who want structured guidance
- Graduates who want stronger practical exposure
- Engineers planning their long-term professional development
Who should not apply
- Anyone expecting the programme to give COREN registration. COREN decides that independently
- Students who still need Industrial Training. See the Industrial Training page
- How electrical design, site supervision and project engineering work in practice
- How to write technical documents and reports
- How to build a professional portfolio and prepare for interviews
- How to plan your next steps toward professional registration
The 6-month programme, month by month
Month 1
From university to professional practice
- Professional conduct and engineering ethics
- Workplace expectations and communication
- Technical documentation and reading drawings
- Site procedures, safety and risk awareness
- Working with supervisors and project teams
Month 2
Electrical engineering practice
- Load assessment and load schedules
- Cable sizing, protection and distribution
- Earthing
- Testing and commissioning
- Basic design review and technical documentation
Month 3
Site engineering
- Site supervision and installation inspection
- Quality control and material verification
- Contractor coordination
- Progress reporting and snagging
- Safety monitoring and client communication
Month 4
Project engineering
- BOQ preparation and estimation
- Procurement
- Project planning and cost awareness
- Variations and project documentation
- Client communication and project close-out
Month 5
Professional development
- Engineering CV and professional profile
- Technical portfolio
- Technical report writing
- Interview preparation
- Communication, leadership and career planning
Month 6
Professional review
You put your experience together into a professional development portfolio.
- Portfolio and technical development review
- Project documentation
- Professional conduct review
- Career direction and development planning
Mentorship is built around real engineering work where it is available and safe.
- Reviewing real drawings and load schedules
- Site visits and inspection practice
- Preparing a BOQ and a technical report
- Regular mentor reviews of your work
- A degree in engineering or a closely related field
- Able to attend and work in Abuja for the 6 months
- Willing to follow site safety rules
- Willing to keep a record of your learning and experience
What should I bring?
Professional programmes are mostly documents, drawings and site visits. You need a few personal items, and PPE for site visits.
Applicants are strongly advised to get their basic personal tools before training begins. You do not need expensive specialist equipment; specialist equipment may be provided or made available for supervised activities.
Must have
Basic tools you are expected to get.
- Notebook and pens
- Calculator
- A way to write and save documents (laptop or phone)
- Appropriate work clothing
- Safety boots for site visits
Strongly recommended
Useful tools that improve your practical learning.
- Laptop for reports and drawings
- Tape measure for site visits
Provided or available during supervised work
You do not need to buy these.
- Required site PPE as the site requires
- Supervision and mentoring
- Access to project documentation for the work you are assigned
Specialist equipment
Do not buy unless you are specifically asked.
- Engineering software licences, unless you are specifically asked
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
The programme is in Abuja, FCT. We do not provide accommodation, feeding or transport.
- Attend scheduled mentoring sessions and site activities
- Meet agreed deadlines for documents and reviews
- Repeated absence can affect completion
Progress is reviewed with your mentor through the programme, ending in a portfolio review in month 6.
- Technical documents you produce
- Participation and professional conduct
- Final professional development portfolio
Fees, what is provided and what to expect
₦100,000
6 months
Payments are non-refundable once acceptance or training has commenced, whichever occurs first.
Programme fees are separate from personal expenses such as accommodation, feeding, transportation and personal tools, unless a programme page says otherwise.
Pay only through the official payment instructions sent to you after acceptance. Do not pay an individual or an unofficial account.
What we provide
- Supervision and practical instruction, according to the programme
- Required PPE for practical work, as the site and programme require
- Specialist equipment for supervised activities, subject to availability
What you provide
- Accommodation
- Feeding
- Daily transportation
- Relocation
- Personal tools and personal items
- Personal living expenses
Accommodation, feeding, relocation assistance and transportation are not provided. Applicants are responsible for their own arrangements and personal expenses.
Employment and certification
The mentorship programme does not guarantee employment or professional registration.
A completion certificate confirms completion of the relevant programme requirements. It is not a government licence, COREN registration, NEMSA competency certification, a professional engineering registration or a manufacturer-authorised installer certification. Anyone who needs statutory or professional certification must complete that external process separately.
The programme may provide guidance and practical professional exposure for graduates working toward their own COREN registration. COREN independently determines its registration requirements and process. Applicants complete the official COREN application themselves.
Common questions
How much does the mentorship cost?
The fee is ₦100,000 for the 6-month programme. Payment is made only after acceptance, through the official payment instructions.
Does this programme give me COREN registration?
No. COREN independently decides registration. The programme offers guidance and practical professional exposure for graduates working toward their own registration.
Where is it held?
In Abuja, FCT, with site exposure where available and safe.
When does the next cohort start?
No cohort has been scheduled yet. Next cohort to be announced. Register your interest and we will contact you.
Is accommodation or transport provided?
No. Accommodation, feeding, relocation assistance and transportation are not provided.
Do I need experience?
You need an engineering degree. Experience is not required.
What do I need to bring?
A notebook, a calculator, a laptop or phone for documents, work clothing and safety boots for site visits.
Do I get a certificate?
Successful participants may receive a Kell Electricals programme completion certificate. It is not a COREN registration or a licence.
Does it guarantee a job?
No. The programme does not guarantee employment or professional registration.
Is it refundable?
Payments are non-refundable once acceptance or training has commenced, whichever occurs first.
Register your interest
Tell us about your degree and experience so far. An engineer will read it.
Register your interest
Fill in the short form on this page with accurate details.
We review it
A member of the team reads every registration and checks it against the entry requirements.
Assessment or interview where needed
Some programmes use a short interview or a practical discussion before a place is offered.
Acceptance and payment instructions
Accepted applicants receive the programme details and the official payment instructions. Pay only through those.
Orientation and start
You receive reporting, attendance, tools, safety and programme information before the first day.
Want to give full details now?
Our full application form takes about 15 to 20 minutes. It asks for your experience, referees and emergency contact. We may ask you to complete it if you are shortlisted.
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Questions before you apply?
Call or email the team and we will point you to the right programme.