African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme 2021 for African Female Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: 31st of January, 2021
African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative is the organization behind hundreds of African female entrepreneurs who have transformed and grown their businesses. We are seeking the next 200 women who are ready to join our cohort for a high-impact applied learning experience.
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From the 18th of January 2021 to the 31st of January 2021, AWEC will accept applications for its highly selective leadership and business management capacity building program. This program is designed for African women entrepreneurs seeking to expand their knowledge, increase their skills, broaden their network, and make lifelong connections.
Who Should Apply
Women who are:
* Founders of businesses that have been in operation for at least two years in any industry and have at least two employees (either full time or part-time) Or women who have a strong business concept and plan to launch their business within the next year
* Founders of social enterprises are encouraged to apply; founders of NGOs or nonprofit organizations are no longer eligible for the 12-month program
* Citizens of any African country, currently living on the continent or in the diaspora
* Comfortable with remote teamwork and collaboration, especially using digital tools
* Proficient in verbal and written English
* Able to regularly (at least weekly) access the Internet through a computer or tablet
AWEC admissions do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, disability, marital status, education, business revenue, or geographic location.
To learn more, please visit weareawec.org