Application Deadline: August 16, 2024
The African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER have launched a fully funded training program titled “#AfricaEducatesHer – Digital Skills for All: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship.” This initiative aims to enhance skills in STEAM, digital literacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, while also building the capacity of teachers in these areas. The program’s first public phase ended in December 2023, certifying over 3,500 trainees. The next phase will run from September to November 2024 and is open to anyone looking to improve their skills in digital technology, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a young African woman or man;
- Be able to demonstrate the motivation to learn about digital skills, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy;
- Be able to demonstrate leadership abilities, aspirations and a commitment to the promotion of girls and women’s education;
- Have a working digital device (laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet) internet connectivity, and subscription, to ensure seamless participation;
- Be able to commit one month to complete the training;
- Have a clear understanding of one of the training’s languages; English, French, or Portuguese;
- Hold an African citizenship residing on the continent or anywhere in the world.
BENEFITS
Participants will:
- Gain knowledge in gender equality in education, Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy.
- Get a Certificate in each program: Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy (participants must attend at least 80% of the training courses per program to be eligible for certificates).
- Be a follower of the African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER social media pages (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Increase your chances of being invited for a fully-funded in-person activity by the African Union CIEFFA.
- Access to other fully-funded online training sponsored by ImpactHER.