EDC Transforming Nigerian Youth Program
EDC Program: Here is a golden opportunity to partake in the 2023 Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Nigerian Youth Program. The “Transforming Nigerian Youths” program is brought to you by Wema Bank in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, and Mastercard Foundation.
The Transforming Nigerian Youths initiative intends to build a network of entrepreneurial and management change-makers, primarily among youths and women in Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
About the EDC Transforming Nigeria Program
EDC is collaborating with the Foundation to strengthen the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs in Nigeria, with a special emphasis on agriculture and creative sectors, particularly women-led companies. The training will be offered through EDC’s online learning platform and IVR (Interactive Voice Response), allowing all learners to participate in the classes wherever they are, at any time.
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About the EDC Transforming Program
Full Benefits of the Transforming Nigeria Program
Brief Program Details
Sponsors: Mastercard Foundation | Wema Bank | Pan-Atlantic University
Type: Training/Internship
Award Value: Grant (Up to 500,000 Naira) | Training | Mentorship
Eligible Level: Entrepreneurs | Business Owners | Startups
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Application Deadline: Open
Objectives of the EDC Program
The following are the core objectives of the program:
- To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial, and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
- To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners, especially those being run by young people.
- Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria
Also Apply: Commonwealth Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2023 For Young Graduates
Full Benefits of the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program
- Capacity building at no cost
- Mentorship by Industry Leaders
- Seed funding
- Dedicated /Personified Business Support
- To award up to 500,000 Naira grants to business owners.
Eligibility Requirements
Below are the requirements to be considered for the EDC Transforming Nigerian Youths Entrepreneurship Program:
- Be a Nigeria
- Applicants must be residing in Nigeria
- Applicants must be young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-35
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click the Apply Button below to apply.
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