We envision economic empowerment that enables young people to transform their lives and communities through access to decent jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. Our Economic Empowerment Program increases youth employability and fosters professional growth by developing practical soft skills, building networks, and providing coaching and mentorship. The program is centered on two pathways: Enterprise Development and Job Immersion.
Our Enterprise Development Services program is designed for young entrepreneurs running social or commercial businesses. We skill and mentor them to lead their organizations to long-term profitability and tech-enabled growth, fostering innovation, job creation, and sustainable economic growth in their communities.
Our Job Immersion Program helps young women and men under 30 gain practical experience in the world of work, receive guidance from industry professionals, and benefit from mentorship by colleagues and supervisors. Designed for recent graduates, this initiative builds essential skills, professional networks, and supports early career growth.
– Job Immersion Program: Young women and men under 30 years of age who have graduated within the last one to four years.
– Enterprise Development Services: Young entrepreneurs running social or commercial businesses.
– Job Immersion Program: Participants will gain practical experience in the world of work, develop essential soft skills, build professional networks, and receive guidance and mentorship from industry professionals.
– Enterprise Development Services: Entrepreneurs will acquire skills and mentorship to lead their organizations to long-term profitability and tech-enabled growth, fostering innovation, job creation, and sustainable economic growth
– Job Immersion Program: Mentorship is provided by colleagues and supervisors in your field, offering personalized support, career advice, and professional development.
– Enterprise Development Services: Mentorship is provided by experienced business leaders and experts, offering guidance on scaling, innovation, and sustainable practices.
– Job Immersion Program: The Job Immersion Program is offered at no cost to participants.
– Enterprise Development Services: The Enterprise Development Services program is offered at no cost to participants.
– Job Immersion Program: Interested candidates can apply through our website by filling out the application form and submitting the required documents, including a resume and a cover letter detailing their career goals and motivation for joining the program.
– Enterprise Development Services: Entrepreneurs can apply through our website by filling out an application form and submitting the required documents.
Yes, we are committed to inclusivity and will make necessary accommodations to ensure that participants with disabilities can fully engage in the program.
Updates on the application cycle will be announced through our social media pages, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Successful candidates will be notified via email. Please follow our pages to remain updated on the progress of the application cycle, from when the applications open to when the final selection is announced
– Job Immersion Program: In addition to training and skill development, participants will engage in networking forums, industry-specific workshops, and community service activities to enhance their overall professional growth.
– Enterprise Development Services: Participants will engage in #VenturePlus, an event that brings investors, partners, and key players in business development to share ideas, pitch sessions, and other business development activities.
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