APPLY NOW: PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program 2024 For Young Nigerians
The NerdzFactory Foundation is excited to announce that applications for the PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program 2024 are now open.
This initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with the essential skills and resources they need to thrive as entrepreneurs. Through this program, participants will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to help them start and grow their businesses.
PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program 2024
Nigeria faces a significant challenge with youth unemployment, largely due to a substantial skills gap among young people. This gap hinders their ability to secure good jobs and build successful businesses.
The PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program seeks to address this issue by offering comprehensive training and support to help young Nigerians develop the skills necessary for sustainable business growth.
Program Components
To ensure a well-rounded learning experience, the program is divided into several key components:
- PowerUp Webinar: A series of online seminars covering essential business topics.
- PowerUp BootCamp: Intensive hands-on training sessions designed to provide practical skills.
- PowerUp Demo-Day: An opportunity for participants to present their business ideas and plans.
Program Details
- Program Name: Access Bank/NerdzFactory PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program
- Application Deadline: July 29, 2024
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- Country: Nigeria
- Target Audience: Entrepreneurs
- Sponsor: NerdzFactory
- Eligible Participants: Men and Women
Benefits of Participation
Participants in the PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program will enjoy a range of benefits aimed at fostering entrepreneurial growth and success:
- Increased Youth Participation in Entrepreneurship: Encouraging more young people to start their own businesses.
- Identification of Business Opportunities: Helping participants find viable business ideas that require minimal startup capital.
- Improved Access to Finance: Assisting existing businesses in securing necessary funding.
- Development of Business Skills: Providing training in crucial business areas.
- Promotion of Collaboration and Networking: Creating opportunities for participants to connect and collaborate.
- Creating Jobs and Boosting the Economy: Helping generate employment opportunities and fostering economic growth.
Eligibility Criteria
The program welcomes young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35, including:
- Recent graduates
- Final year students
- Unemployed youth
- NYSC Corp members
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Existing entrepreneurs
- Young women
Selection Process
The PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program utilizes a hybrid training model, combining physical and virtual sessions. The program will run for two weeks, from Monday, July 29, 2024, to Friday, August 10, 2024. Physical sessions will be held at the NerdzFactory HQ in Ogudu GRA, Lagos, while virtual classes will be conducted via Zoom.
How to Apply
If you are interested and meet the qualifications, you can apply by visiting the NerdzFactory application page on docs.google.com.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is July 29, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level!
By participating in the PowerUp Entrepreneurship Program, you will gain the skills, knowledge, and network needed to turn your business ideas into reality.
Apply now and join a community of innovative and driven young entrepreneurs working to shape the future of Nigeria’s business landscape.