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Kenya: Project to Support Young IT Gurus Launched |
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The Star |
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Monday, June 25, 2012 |
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ICT for MDGs
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Kenya |
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Jun 26, 2012 |
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Two organisations that support entrepreneurship have partnered to launch a project aimed at transforing budding technology enthusiasts into successful entrepreneurs. The initiative, launched by Enablis Entrepreneurial Network and NetHope on June 14 this year, targets 100 tech savvy youth from universities, technical institutions and technology incubation centres. Overall, it will support 100 innovative technology ideas from Kenya Rwanda and Ghana.
Speaking during the deal signing, Fredrick Kariuki, regional director for Enablis East Africa said IT skills are currently in high demand and are generating opportunities for youth to participate in core segments of the economy. The IT entrepreneur project kicked off in Nairobi with a series of awareness sessions to be followed by the selection process where participants will be trained. They will later present their ideas to a panel of judges, who will pick the best ideas that will be nurtured into viable businesses.
Over the next year, the selected IT entrepreneurs will be trained on developing sustainable business plans, and how to start and run their businesses effectively. They will also have access to plat- forms that create marketing linkages and funding for their startups. The entries will be evaluated, scored, and ranked with the 100 finalists from three countries being announced in August 2012. The winners will be accredited into the Enablis membership where they will receive personalised support for the next year aimed at empowering them to start businesses that are expected to create a combined 150 jobs.
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