African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative

Deadline: 30 January 2022

AWEC is the accelerant behind hundreds of female African entrepreneurs who have transformed and grown their business. They are seeking the next 200 women who are ready to join their cohort for a high-impact applied learning experience.

This program is designed for African women entrepreneurs seeking to expand their knowledge, increase their skills, broaden their network and make lifelong connections.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be founders of businesses that ever been in operation for at least two years in any industry and have at least two employees (either full time or parttime) OR women who have a strong business concept an d plan to launh 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
• Be citizens from any African country, currently living on the continent or in the diaspora
• Be comfortable with remote teamwork and collaboration, especially using digital tools
• Be proficient in verbal and written English
• Able to regularly (at least a week) access the internet through a computer or tablet.

What to expect

This program is rigorous and time intensive. Fellows should expect to:

• Spend an average of 4 to 6 hours per week participating in AWEC activities, primarily online
• Participate in at least one AWEC activity per week throughout the program, including Zoom-enabled meetings
• Be challenged, stretched, and inspired as they acquire new knowledge
• Develop skills, build their peer network, and transform their businesses
• Be matched with a mentor and to take ownership of their mentor/mentee relationship
• Be introduced to a peer group, and actively contribute to group discussions and activities
• Gain access to a program advisor from whom they can seek support when needed
• Respond to periodic surveys to improve the overall experience

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