The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2023 is now accepting applications!
Are you an ambitious female entrepreneur seeking to gain knowledge, valuable skills, and access to a supportive community to take your business to the next level? Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a U.S. government initiative that provides women with the skills, resources, and networks needed to start and scale successful businesses. AWE’s reach extends across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and other regions where promoting women’s economic empowerment is a principal U.S. policy priority.
AWE uses a hybrid model that combines the online platform “DreamBuilder” (developed through a partnership between Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and global copper mining company Freeport-McMoRan) with in-class mentoring and facilitation. Through AWE, participants learn core business skills, then get together as a class virtually to discuss the material with experienced implementers, local mentors, and U.S. Exchange Alumni.
Benefits
- Selected applicants will receive intensive training and learn practical skills needed to scale and sustain their businesses.
- Additional training on how to competitively apply for U.S. African Development Foundation financing and navigate the U.S. federal grants process is also provided.
- The program requires a commitment of at least six hours a week of combined self-study and online facilitated classes. Although the majority of the program will take place virtually, applicants have the opportunity to participate in one in-person networking session.
- This year, we are looking for 150 talented, applicants who work in the agriculture, creative industries, and tech sectors.
Application Timeline
The deadline to apply is June 22, 2023.
How to Apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2023
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