Application Deadline: July 31, 2023
Background:
This fully funded training program is an initiative of the African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHer which aims to provide gender-responsive and cutting-edge curricula that can enhance the skills and capacities of African people in the areas of STEAM, digital literacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, as well as build the capacity of teachers to teach these subjects effectively.
The training takes place under the theme, “#AfricaEducatesHer –Digital Skills for All: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship”
The program is open to all who wish to upskill their capacities in Digital skills, Entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.
Format of the training:
It is a one-month intensive training programme featuring;
• Digital literacy – 2 weeks
• Entrepreneurship – 1 week
• financial literacy – 1 week
You can choose one or two of these courses to undergo. However, interested participants are strongly advised to apply for all three courses.
Benefits
• Gain knowledge in Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy.
• Get a Certificate for each program: Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy (participants need to attend at least 60% of the training courses per program to be eligible for certificates).
• Become part of African Union CIEFFA network and ImpactHER network.
• Increase your chances to be invited for fully-funded in-person activities by the African Union CIEFFA.
• Fully-funded online training and mentorship sponsored by ImpactHER
Eligibility Criteria
• Be a man or woman of African descent.
• Be able to demonstrate the motivation to learn about: digital skills, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.
• Be able to demonstrate leadership abilities, aspirations, and a commitment to the promote girls and women’s education;
• Have access to good internet connection and a device (laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet).
• Have a clear understanding of one of the training’s languages; English, French or Portuguese;
• Hold an African citizenship residing on the continent or anywhere in the world.
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