Tag: my voice matters
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$80,000 In Grants Available for African Entrepreneurs

Are you an entrepreneur in Kenya, Rwanda, or Uganda? Then consider applying. Spring is a pioneering accelerator supporting businesses whose products and services could transform the lives of adolescent girls. Spring entrepreneurs are passionate, innovative, and determined to change the world. Spring helps get a collection of accomplished mentors, advisers, investors, and experts, plus the…
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Apply: Google Digital Business Manager Training

Are you based in Lagos? Nairobi? or Accra? Then consider applying. The Digital Business Management program (DBM) is designed to bring more African businesses online. This program will leverage Google’s third party model to grow the digital ecosystem by supporting businesses in their online journey. Upon completion of the training program, participants will receive a certificate of completion…
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Andela Launches Bootcamp for Nigerian Women In Tech

Last year, Andela – a global talent accelerator that produces world-class developers and connects them with top employers launched an intensive bootcamp for female software developers in Nigeria. The two-week training program taught participants the basics of front-end web development and helped them secure a job as Andela fellows. Learn more about the program here: …
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W.TEC Technology Camp for African Girls

The W.TEC Girls Technology Camp is a 2-week technology education and mentoring program with the objective to help girls develop an early interest in computers and information technology. For the camp duration, girls will take part in technology workshops. The long-term goal is to increase the numbers of Nigerian women using technology productively for learning, professional and leadership…
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Apply: Vital Voices Grow Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs

Vital Voices identifies high potential yet underserved women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are on the cusp of growth as the “missing middle” in the global economy. Based on its experience with women business owners around the world, Vital Voices has launched the VV GROW Fellowship Program, a one-year competitive program to support growth-oriented…
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My Voice Matters: Nigerian Film Entrepreneur Lends Her Voice To The Upcoming Elections

Nollywood Star Actress, Rita Dominic and award-winning Director, Mildred Okwo – co-founders of the Audrey Silva company, both lend their skills, talent, and voice to support democracy in Nigeria. Okwo is a well-recognized film director and producer whose film “The Meeting,” has won several awards to include the Nigerian Entertainment Award, Africa Movie Academy Award,…
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Apply: Ernst & Young Southern Africa World Entrepreneur Award

EY is calling for nominations for the 18th Southern Africa World Entrepreneur Award program. The program honours exceptional individuals who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses. There are three (3) categories for which EY will be accepting nominations: Master: Individuals whose achievements have made them world class entrepreneurs. Nominees would have to be…
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My Personal Experience In The Workplace Inspired Me To Start This Company – Founder of WIE Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Personal experiences in the workplace inspired me to start this company. It was not until I left the routine 9am to 5pm job that I realized the importance of mentoring to my personal and professional development. Looking back now, I wish that I had mentors to advice, guide, challenge, and support me. I encountered lots…
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Apply: ANNpower Vital Voices Girl Initiative

The ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative is a groundbreaking partnership between ANN INC., the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices to empower young women from across the U.S. to affect global progress, invest in their communities, and begin their journeys as the next generation…
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“I Am On A Mission to Make Nigerian Youths Employable” – Gbenga Sesan talks to the AWP Network

I am on a mission to make Nigerians youths employable. Let’s put these numbers in perspective, the Nigerian government records youth unemployment rates at 24.9 percent. A government official reveals that only 10 percent of graduates get decent jobs two (2) years after graduation – I am on a mission to reverse this trend. High…