*African Cooperative Desk & Gulumbiza - Ignite: Empowering Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs in Africa!*
Are you ready to fuel your own, or the entrepreneurial spirit among your entrepreneurs, beneficiaries, or students?
African Cooperative Desk in Partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation Introducing Ignite: Experiential Entrepreneurship Program - a transformative journey from ideation to execution, designed for idea stage entrepreneurs or students in the latter years of undergraduate programs and post-graduate candidates. Watch this video https://lnkd.in/dvfv9tNS on our initiative - Entrepreneurship by Wadhwani Foundation of which Ignite Program is a part.
*Why Ignite?*
⏰Hands-on Experience: Dive into real-world scenarios, refine ideas, and turn concepts into reality.
🚦Global Jury Certification: Gain recognition from industry experts, validating your students' entrepreneurial skills.
💫Pitching Skills: Get equipped to communicate ideas persuasively and confidently.
📍Access to Mentors: Personalized guidance from experienced mentors within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
*Learning Outcomes:*
• Understand startup frameworks.
• Develop a growth and innovative mindset.
• Learn how to pitch.
• Evaluate business scenarios.
• Undertake competition mapping.
• Understand market and customer dynamics.
• Research and analyse market trends.
• Manage resources effectively.
• Understand product-market fit.
*Mission of Ignite:*
Ignite aims to equip beneficiaries with the skills, knowledge, and experiential learning needed to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.
*Program Details:*
Eligibility: Solid idea or early-stage startup ventures, early startup Incubates, ESD or SME development or support programs. Senior undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Key Offerings: Hands-on Experience, Real-world Application, Expert Masterclasses, Access to Mentors, Global Jury Certification, Industry Trends & Case Studies, Pitching Skills, Networking.
*Zero Cost: This program comes at no cost to participants or institutes!*
*To apply click here* https://forms.gle/Tza6scd9MbSQzK5K9Apply
The program will be delivered via Zoom ( twice a week) with the 1st Zoom classes starting the first week of June 2024.
For more details contact Xolela on WhatsApp :+27813310811
Join us in fostering a new generation of innovative thinkers and change-makers! Ignite the entrepreneurial spark in Africa.
www.wadhwanifoundation.org
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African Cooperative Desk SMME Opportunities
LGSETA is presenting a Six-Month Skills Programme opportunity for our SMMEs to China. This opportunity targets 10 SMMEs within the following sectors:
Programe Description:
Fully Funded By LG SETA and CCIEEC
Program: Small Business Owners Skills Program in China
Duration: Six Months
Allowance: R3500
Location: China
Targeted Sectors:
Construction.
Tourism/Hospitality.
Information Technology (4IR).
For you to be a qualifying candidate you should be compliant with the following requirements, there is no exception if you don’t have one of those documents, you do not qualify.
REQUIREMENTS
Youth (age between 18 to 35 years);
• Business must be 100% owned by South African citizens;
• Have a registered and trading business for a minimum of 3 years. The following supporting
documents are required:
o 3 years financial statements.
o A valid one-time pin (OPT) / tax pin issued by the South Revenue Services (SARS).
o UIF, COIDA, and other applicable industry regulations registrations.
o The business owner or the company representative must be willing to be away
from business for a period of 6 months.
• Minimum annual turnover of R500 000;
• Business owner(s) or directors must possess technical experience relevant to the
business, with hands-on experience in the running and management of the business;
• CV of the applicant;
• A business plan or a comprehensive company profile;
• A valid passport (valid not earlier than 28 February 2025);
• Proof of residency in Johannesburg (Statement of Water and Lights, Rates and Taxes) or
an affidavit confirming the place of residence;
• Must be proficiency in English and be able to maintain the highest ethical and professional
standards as they will be representing the COJ/RSA; and
• Must be willing to undergo a medical check-up and police clearance
Interested candidate should WhatsApp Fana@0736269736 with their Company Profile
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African Cooperative Desk Business Development for Energy Companies
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African Cooperative Desk
SANRAL is conducting an Electrical Maintenance Contract Training, which will be conducted across the 7 Regions of the City.
Only 18 candidates will be trained per Region, and selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested individuals should adhere to the following:
Submit the CIPC Certificates.
Specify which of the three training sessions you would like to attend. Below
1. Requirements and Skills, Be a SA Citizen and Proof of Residence confirming residence in the affected wards with COJ
2. Here are the local wards within COJ where the community training must be Conducted: Region A, B, C, D, E, F and G
3. Training to be conducted per region
3.1. Generic Skills Training
A. SHE Representative Personell x 3
B. First Aid x 3
C. Basic Electrical Installation x 3
3.2. Community Training
A. Tendering Process x 8
4. Candidate must email their documents to fana@africancoopdesk.co.za note training will cover Transportation to venue and Meals No Stipend Allowance Closing date 08 May 2024
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African Cooperative Desk Incubation
SMME Development Calling all ICT Companies to apply for the opportunity
Purpose of the Program
African Cooperative Desk in it's endeavor to implement the fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy has Partnered with ICT Companies to support ICT based SMMEs to enhance competency compliance and efficiency. This partnership will deliver Small Business. Enrichment Programme to qualifying small businesses in ICT.
Requirements: Gauteng based Township SMMEs working in ICT Space, formally registered ICT business, SMME must be willing to sign a contract of participation.
The aim of the program:
Provide digital transformation support, close development gaps that hinder their growth and opportunities to access the market, achieve industry and business compliance required to access various supply chains of corporations, support SMMEs with IT and digital services and diversify market access opportunities for ICT based SMMEs. Closing Date 15 May 2024
SMMEs offering Internet services, software developers, telecommunications products, websites, security systems and many other
Contact 0781439446 Mthunzi and 0736269736 Fana
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