The Cross Vocational Institute (TCVI) is a transformative Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution in Nigeria, committed to empowering young people with world-class, industry-relevant skills. We exist to unlock talent, break financial barriers, and build a skilled workforce capable of shaping stronger families, thriving communities, and a more prosperous Nigeria.
Our Vision
TCVI’s vision is to contribute our witness to a better Nigeria, Africa, and ultimately the world, through top-notch education, research, and innovation.
We aim to be the premier technical and management vocational institution, empowering the teeming youths of Nigeria, advancing knowledge, and fostering collaborations that address today’s industrial and global challenges.
Our Mission
The mission of TCVI is to promote knowledge and educate students in science, technology, vocational disciplines, and other fields of scholarship that will best serve Nigeria, Africa, and the world in the 21st century and beyond.
What We Stand For
Skills that Pay
We provide practical, market-ready vocational training for immediate employment, self-reliance, or entrepreneurship.
Standards that Travel
Our programmes follow:
- City & Guilds of London Institute (UK) International Vocational Qualifications (IVQ)
- National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) TVET standards
This ensures our graduates can work confidently in Nigeria and globally.
Dignity in Every Trade
We elevate vocational excellence as a path to dignity, financial stability, and leadership.
The Full Scholarship Promise
To remove financial barriers, Entry Level 2 Diploma and Level 3 Advanced Diploma students receive full scholarships covering:
- Free tuition
- Free accommodation
- Free feeding
- Fully paid City & Guilds IVQ exam fees
- Training kits, PPE, and starter tools
- Industry attachments (internships)
- Mentorship and job-placement support
We prioritize orphans, young women, vulnerable youths, and students from low-income households.
How We Train
Learn-by-Doing
Training is 50% hands-on and 50% theory. Every class ends with a product, a repair, or a prototype.
Real Projects
Students engage in community-based projects such as solar installations, equipment repairs, and school rewiring, building strong portfolios before graduation.
Industry Mentorship
Engineers, technicians, hospitality professionals, beauty therapists, and entrepreneurs teach alongside our faculty.
Soft Skills that Matter
Students learn Health & Safety, digital literacy, customer service, teamwork, quality control, and basic bookkeeping.
Training Duration
All programmes run for one year, consisting of:
- 6 months of intensive on-campus training
- 3 months of industrial attachment
The Outcomes We Are Building
- 80%+ job or enterprise placement within six months of graduation
- At least 40% women enrollment
- Completion of community service projects yearly
We are nurturing competent, confident graduates who can support their families, build businesses, and contribute to national development.
From the Founders
Mr. Osaze Elijah – Founder
He established TCVI to provide top-quality vocational education free of financial obstacles. He remains hands-on in workshops, safety audits, and student mentoring.
Mrs. Hail Elijah – Co-Founder
A certified Beauty Therapist and Assessor, she champions inclusion, especially for young women, single mothers, and vulnerable youths. She mentors students and promotes personal growth, entrepreneurship, and confidence.
Our Commitment
Every student is treated not as a charity case but as a nation builder in training. Every scholarship is an investment in Nigeria’s future—its homes, industries, and communities.
An Open Invitation
- To young people: Your turn is now.
- To parents: We help build skills that pay and careers that last.
- To employers: Partner with us to shape the workforce you desire.
- To donors: Your support breaks cycles of poverty and transforms generations.