The Enterprise and Innovation Program is designed to develop business acumen, problem-solving skills, and creativity in aspiring entrepreneurs. Students engage in hands-on experiences through case studies, mentorship, and startup incubation programs that provide practical business-building skills. The curriculum integrates financial literacy, investment strategies, and global business expansion models, ensuring students are equipped to launch, manage, and scale successful enterprises. Participants will have opportunities to connect with industry leaders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs to build strong professional networks and apply their knowledge in real-world business settings.
Enterprise and Innovation Learning Pathways and Courses
This course introduces the entrepreneurial mindset, exploring how to identify opportunities, develop business ideas, and understand the fundamentals of launching a venture. Ideal for aspiring founders and innovators.
Learn how to validate your business idea through direct engagement with potential customers, refine your value proposition, and ensure product-market alignment.
Explore the financial tools and models used to plan, manage, and evaluate a business. Topics include budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, and revenue strategy.
This course covers the legal basics every entrepreneur should know, including entity formation, contracts, IP protection, licensing, and regulatory compliance in African markets.
Learn to leverage digital platforms and productivity tools to streamline operations, manage customer relationships, and support business scalability.
Understand how to build an online presence, attract and retain customers, and use digital campaigns to grow your brand using SEO, email marketing, and social media.
A hands-on capstone course where learners turn their business ideas into functioning ventures, including planning for scale, market expansion, and investment readiness.
Dive into the world of mission-driven business models and learn how to balance profit with social impact, build sustainability strategies, and measure change.
Build the foundational soft and professional skills needed to thrive in modern workplaces, including communication, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability.
Gain confidence in digital collaboration, personal branding, and workplace tech, preparing you to compete and stand out in a competitive job market.
Helps young people speak clearly and powerfully, whether pitching ideas, leading teams, or telling their stories.
Free to Thrive is a transformational course that equips young people with the financial tools, mindset habits, and personal clarity needed to build a life of independence, intention, and joy. Centered on the principles of financial freedom—including saving, investing, and purpose-driven budgeting—this course also helps learners cultivate the focus and values alignment necessary to thrive in every area of life. Students will learn not just how to make money, but how to make it meaningful.
Provides insight into emerging sectors (renewables, fintech, logistics, AI, creative tech) and teaches how to navigate modern job markets with agility and intentionality.
In this capstone experience, learners synthesize everything they’ve gained across the Youth Empowerment pathway to design a compelling life and career portfolio. Through guided reflection, strategic planning, and three personalized coaching sessions, students will craft a professional narrative, develop a vision-aligned action plan, and present a polished personal brand and pitch.
