Benefits of Rite Foods graduate trainee programme

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) states that the persisting challenge of youth unemployment averaged 21.4 % during the decade of 2014 to 2024. Indeed, it reached an all-time high of 53.4 % in the Fourth Quarter of 2020, traceable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, it recorded an all-time low of 6.50 % in the Second Quarter of 2024.

But all perspectives considered, youth unemployment, especially as it affects Nigerian graduates has been worsened by the government’s anti-people policies especially the removal of fuel subsidy by the President Ahmed Tinubu-led administration on May 29,2023. The deleterious effects have been telling on the average citizen, and several companies who have had to battle with an escalation in fuel pump prices, increase in the costs of all manner of goods and services, including food items, transportation, school fees and rent. Exacerbating the economic scenario is also the rash and irrational increase in all sorts of taxes by the government without considering the dire consequences on the people. It is therefore, a piece of heart-warming news that a Nigerian-based company has decided to play a significant role in advancing the course of employment generation, knowing full well that the government cannot do it all on its own. That company is Rite Foods.

Established in 2007 with the vibrant Vision: ” To be a leader in our chosen fields of operation which will lead to growth, stability and an enduring legacy” the Nigerian food and beverage company is popular for producing a variety of edible products. These include Bigi drink, Rite aid Bigi sausages, Fearless energy drink as well as Sosa. But there is more to the wave -making company than promoted.

For instance, Rite Foods provides a positive working environment with opportunities for the workers to enjoy personal growth and work -life balance. In fact, employee reviews have indicated that 85 % of them would gladly introduce Rite Foods to members of their families and friends as a positive and productive place to work in. Exciting, is it not? Of course, it is. But down to the brass tasks of understanding the nitty gritty of how the Graduate Trainee Program of Rite Foods plays out.

With the commencement of the submission of application for the program already on and to end on January 31, 2025 the applicants should understand the benefits therein. These include the offer of monthly salary to the trainees, hands – on training in addition to employment opportunities at different sections of the company. Thereby, they stand to glean requisite knowledge from the top industry experts. All that go to the selected candidates. Good enough, there are no IELTS required. It is therefore, an exciting career opportunity for young Nigerians to latch unto. It is however, important for the potential trainees to know exactly the criteria required for their eligibility to participate in it.

These include having a first degree with 2.1 points scored, or Higher National Diploma (HND) with Upper Credit and of course,5 credits in SSCE, including English and Mathematics. Also required is a maximum of three years post NYSC. Worthy of note is that each interested trainee should possess an innovative and analytical mindset to maximally benefit from the program. In addition, he or she should have information technology knowledge and specifically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite ( Word, Excel and Power Point ). The fellow should be a team player and be driven by the unfailing principle of excellence.

With regards to job opportunities the available departments at Rite Foods Technicak, Quality Control, Production, Finance, Human Resources and Administration. Others include Logistics, Warehouse, Procurement, Marketing, Sales and Information Technology (IT).

All of these key ingredients in the pot-pourri of the Graduate Trainee Program fall in sync with the matching Mission Statement of the Rite Foods. And that is: ” To create value for the company by facilitating the attainment of set goals and aspiration through a formidable and exceptional team.”

So, as we give big kudos to Rite Foods and Beverages for the opportunity it is giving to graduates to capitalise on for employment, those interested should not waste time to do the needful. Timely action is the needed factor of success to make such dream a possibility.