EDC/ Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youths Program 2024

  •  Master
  •  Not Specified
  •   Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

The Transforming Nigerian Youths program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria.

This program is brought to Nigeria by the Young Africa Works-Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.

EDC is teaming up with the Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs with special focus on agriculture and creative sectors especially women-led businesses in Nigeria. The training will be delivered via EDC’s online learning platform and IVR( Interactive Voice Response) to enable all learners to take part in the lessons on the go wherever they are.

Pan-Atlantic University Information

Pan-Atlantic University Grants

EDC/ Mastercard Transforming Nigerian Youths Program 2024 Founded in 2002, Pan-Atlantic University is a private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Lagos (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to youths and women across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria.

Offered Benefits

Objectives of the program:

  • To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial, and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
  • To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners especially those being run by young people.
  • Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria through EDC Beam.

Benefits of the program include: 

  • Personalized Plan for your Business Growth
  • Opportunity for rewards such as Free Website Design, Google my Business profile, free CAC registration, free Logo and lots more
  • Free Access to Market
  • Acquire entrepreneurial skills
  • One-on-One Advisory Services
  • Free Data to browse for the training
  • A chance to participate in sector-specific Competitions
  • Access to Information on Funding Opportunities

Application Process

Go to Mastercard Foundation on reg.smetoolkit.ng to apply
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