Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
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Are you a Rwandan Women Entrepreneurs willing to be empowered and equipped with the necessary skills to boost your business? The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is here for you!

U.S. Embassy Kigali announces the opening of applications for the 2nd cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) training program, a Department of State initiative to support women entrepreneurs globally.  

Through the academy, Rwanda women entrepreneurs aged 18-35 will receive personalized business mentorship, as well as professional knowledge, tools and networks, in order to turn their ideas into successful businesses.

The program will be carried out by the U.S. Embassy, in partnership with Igire Rwanda Organization and Noble Women.  AWE uses Dream Builder, an online training program on women’s entrepreneurship developed through a partnership between Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Management and Freeport-McMoRan.  The curriculum teaches women to create their own business plans, understand how to raise capital, and connect with networks of successful business owners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Having an existing business or a business idea.
• Regular access to a computer (a public computer is fine).
• Available to attend all sessions.
• Willing to address community challenges with innovative ideas.

Post Date - 09-Mar-2021