The United States consulate general in Lagos is taking
applications for the 2020 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE).
AWE is a US initiative that supports women entrepreneurs
around the world.
According to a statement by the consulate, 120 female
entrepreneurs from across southern Nigeria will be selected to receive virtual
and in-person training and mentoring.
It added that 20 female migrant returnees will be supported
with comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration.
The programme is scheduled to run from November till March
2021.
Jennifer Foltz, acting public affairs officer of the
consulate, explained that the goal of the AWE is to teach women around the
world to become successful entrepreneurs despite the challenges of the COVID-19
pandemic.
“One of the U.S. government’s goals is to promote
entrepreneurship worldwide. Through the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, we are
doing just that by giving ambitious businesswomen the skills they need to take
their ventures to the next level. For this year’s program, we encourage
motivated and self-driven female entrepreneurs to apply,” Foltz said.
“Successful applicants will receive lessons on business
management, network with like-minded entrepreneurs and mentors, and learn the
practical skills required to create and run successful and sustainable
businesses.
“Leading local business leaders will help facilitate the
workshops. In addition, participants will receive access to DreamBuilder, a
blended business-training course developed through a partnership between
Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and global
copper mining company Freeport-McMoRan.”
The consulate said it partnered with Ascend Studios
Foundation to administer the program.
Commenting on the partnership, Inya Lawal, CEO of the
foundation said: “With the challenges and opportunities the COVID-19 pandemic
has presented, a lot more women are looking for new ways to pivot their
businesses, and AWE is on the lookout for such women.”
Female entrepreneurs interested in participating in the AWE
programme can apply by filling out the application form here.
Application closes on November 8, 2020.
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