SHE CAN with ICT (Sustaining Her Enterprise, Career and Network) is a W.TEC initiative in collaboration with Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, to improve the productivity and profitability of women-owned businesses, by equipping them with in-depth practical digital technology skills and tools to catalyze their entrepreneurial growth in an increasingly technology-driven business environment.
The 2022 cycle of W.TEC’s SHE CAN WITH ICT is expanding to Kwara State from Lagos State.
Format: 300 women will participate in month-long workshops (2 days each week) with a different module each week and complete a project by the end.
Target Beneficiaries: Aspiring and existing female entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 years
Criteria:
Participants must:
Be female entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 years or aspire to be entrepreneurs
Have regular access to a smart phone and a working laptop
Have internet access
Be available for the training period if selected
Program Goals:
To equip 300 aspiring or existing female entrepreneurs with technology skills and knowledge to improve their business productivity and profitability.
Reduce the digital gender gap by increasing the number of women who are comfortable using technology
Promote sustainable and financial empowerment for female entrepreneurs via their strategic use of technology
Curriculum:
Week 1: Developing a Technology Strategy & Strategic Use of Productivity Tools
Week 2: Website Design & Management for Entrepreneurs
Week 3: Video Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Week 4: Market Research and Analysis; Project Completion