Young Entrepreneurs

AWP Network Event: Branding, Blogging & Social Media – Conversation with J.J. Omojuwa

The AWP Network in collaboration with Innov8tiv.com hosted a \”Branding, Blogging & Social Media\” workshop with media expert J.J Omojuwa from Nigeria. Entrepreneurs who attended the event learned about various ways to use social media for business and how to leverage brand presence. Omojuwa answered questions on how to generate leads, increase sales, find customers and …

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She Leads Africa Hosts #SheHiveAccra, Ghana

She Leads Africa recently concluded its professional bootcamp She Hive Accra. She Hive Accra provides young and ambitious women with new skills related to climbing the corporate ladder, developing a pitch deck, identifying job opportunities, speaking with investors, and achieving your goals. During the six (6) days participants heard from international and local experts such as Airtel …

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Woman-Owned Business Seeks to Hire A Communication and PR Consultant

SAIA is looking for a mid-level communications/ content marketing / PR associate for a quick media relations consulting project (5 days at most), with potential for more work if they are a good fit. The project involves internet research, social networking (an intermediate to advanced understanding of LinkedIn will be a plus), copywriting and some light …

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Win $15,000: Apply for the Tech Women-Go-Entrepreneurial Program

The tech women-go-entrepreneurial program is a U.S Consulate funded project aimed at training and developing women who are technologically inclined to solve societal issues through developing technological solutions. Who Are We Looking for? women and girls living in Nigeria between the ages of 16 and 45 years of age, Must have a business idea delivered …

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Apply: 2016 ANNpower Vital Voices Girl Initiative

The ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative is a groundbreaking partnership between ANN INC., the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices to empower young women from across the U.S. to affect global progress, invest in their communities, and begin their journeys as the next generation of leaders. To be considered, you must demonstrate …

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Columbia University Hosts Its 13th African Economic Forum

Scheduled to take place April 2, 2016 under the theme \”A Continent Connecting: Solutions from Within,\” this year’s conference will build upon last year’s theme of \”Build Africa Beyond Potential,\”  providing an opportunity for fresh views and further discussions about African innovations to African problems. The solutions to many problems are rooted in bridging gaps across …

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Woman-Owned Business Launches Animation Training Program

Based in Lagos, Nigeria – Smids animation studios in partnership with the United States Africa Development Fund and Microsoft have recently launched an animation training program for those who are interested. The 8-week 3D animation training will be a life changing experience. Classes start: Monday, February 1, 2016 Cost: N150,000 Learn more here: Smids Animation       …

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Founder of Nigeria’s Leading Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Store Talks to the AWP Network

  Managing Director of Sweet Kiwi Lagos, Ehime Eigbe talks to the AWP Network about what inspired her to start a self-serve frozen yogurt store in Nigeria and discusses what’s next for the company. When it occurred to me that I could start my own frozen yogurt brand, I took advantage of the opportunity and …

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€100,000 Prize: Know A Child Changing The World?

Do you know a child with the drive, passion, and history in standing up against violations to children’s rights? Nominate him or her to be the next International Children’s Peace Prize winner. The International Children’s Peace Prize is presented annually to an exceptional child, whose courageous or otherwise remarkable actions have made a difference in …

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