Sunday, 31 January 2016

2016 SAGE NIGERIA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

                                       





Sign up with SAGE Nigeria to become a SAGE Mentor and a SAGE Entrepreneurship Master Trainer certified by California State University Chico USA.

Mentors and Master Trainers train and engage high school students and youths in hands -on learning process on how to create wealth, help others and their communities.

SAGE Mentorship programme offers mentors great opportunities to enhance their social capital, skills and network with academic, civic and business leaders from across the world.
It offers outstanding mentors opportunity to travel to different parts of the world as they help their SAGE teams identify and deliver their projects.
 Registration is FREE!!! Until 25th February, 2015.
To register send your C.V to sagenaija2@gmail.com, Shortlisted  people would be invited for a FREE training in Abuja and online.
For more information  call 08031332720, 08037153189 and  visit :www.sageglobal.org, www.sagenigeria.org and www.smartkidsbootcamp.com




Friday, 8 January 2016

African Billionaire Launches $100 Million Dollar Program for African-American Entrepreneurs

Tony Elumelu, an attributed philanthropist and African billionaire, is a stellar businessman with specialized training in economics, seeking to change the economic standing of those in the African-American community.  Elumelu chairs Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, and is also the founder of the esteemed Toney Elumelu Foundation.
In 2014, Elumelu, along with other prominent American and African business moguls, partnered to form a summit in Washington DC that consisted of more than 45 African and American business heads, along with 50 African business leaders. The common theme of the platform was to see to the improvement in the economic stance of Africans, as well as African-Americans, and to create advancement opportunities for all who interacted.
Elumelu’s statements to the media explained that the summit presented a promising opportunity for individuals to make positive returns on contributions made to valuable incentives around the Atlantic. He expressed that this was not mere chatter, but an outlet to expose those involved to greater opportunities in business growth.
The vision set forth by Tony Elumelu is one that he believes merges more than simple aid; it creates a solid partnership between Africa and the U.S. It’s the beginning of a business journey that takes a different, but more rewarding, path for all of those invested. The trip to Africa taken by President Obama was another key indicator that steps are being taken in the right directions to strengthen business ventures between Africa and America.
These attempts coexist with The Tony Elumelu Foundation as it extends its principles for growth to businesses owned or started by women and minorities. The most significant move, by far, is the entrepreneurship program that The Tony Elumelu Foundation will spearhead. It is designed on a financial standing of $100,000,000 to be disbursed among entrepreneurs throughout the U.S and Africa.
This newly formed relationship between Africa and the U.S is one that can create a positive mode of growth for African American entrepreneurs who stay the course and take the route the foundation has designed. The overwhelming occurrences of negativity surrounding African Americans in the press makes it necessary for many to find outlets that help them reach their full business potential. The summit created the opportunity and the foundation’s program provides the means to capitalize on the opportunity.
 By Angela Wills
http://financialjuneteenth.com/african-billionaire-launches-100-million-dollar-program-for-african-american-entrepreneurs/

Wednesday, 6 January 2016

SAGE Nigeria set to host the first youth entrepreneurship boot camp in Abuja

SMART KIDS BOOT CAMP
A hands-on learning process on how to become productive and responsible global citizens in the 21st century world where the “smarter you are the more competitive you are”.
The Smart Kids Project is implemented by SAGE Nigeria.

              FOCUS:
·         Entrepreneurship
·          Financial literacy
·          Vocational and social skills
·         Environmental stewardship
·          Community service learning.

The CEO skills set on offer include:
·         Basic Phone Repairs/Maintenance Technology
·         Paint Making Technology
·         Cosmetology/ Bead making/hair Fascinator
·         Photography /Cinematography /scriptwriting
·         Home /Event Management/cooking
·         Computer Maintenance
·         Web design/Animation

FOR WHO?
Parents who would like something fun and rewarding for their children to do during the holiday.

Parents who want their children to escape the woes of the youth unemployment crisis in Nigeria.

The 21st Century Smart kids
 SCHEDULE

Campers spend the day in the classroom and in the field learning about entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, community service and environmental stewardship, hearing guest speakers, and developing their business plans.   Campers get the opportunity of visiting various sites and take a tour of the Money Museum of the Central Bank of Nigeria, television and a radio studio, and participate in various games.

 By the end of the camp, participants develop a business plan, business card, flyer and PowerPoint presentation that they present to a panel of judges who award prizes to the top plans.

Eligibility: Must be 8-18 years

Date: 28th March -4th April, 2016

Venue: Funtaj International School,Plot 584,David Jemibewon Crescent , Gudu,off Oladipo  Diya Road ,Abuja

Registration: Deadline is 15th March, 2016.

Camp Registration fees:

Resident Campers: Resident (or live-in) students stay in Funtaj International School residence halls. Male participants stay in the male residence hall, female participants in the female hall.


The live-in cost for Smart Kids Easter Boot Camp 2016 - N50, 000 covering: tuition, feeding, accommodation, camp materials, tours.
The commuter cost for summer 2016 - N25, 000, covering: tuition, camp materials, and tours.



Commuters Campers: Commuter students attend camps/explorations during the day, but stay off-campus with a friend or family member in the city area during the evenings.


HOW TO REGISTER:



a.      Download from www.smartkidsbootcamp.com

b.      Form request, email : smartkidsbootcamp@gmail.com

c.       Pick up and return Completed form to 

  •    SAGE Nigeria office :No 16 Usman  Close ,off     Gana Street ,Maitama(Maitama Amusement Park) Abuja


  •         School Secretary: Funtaj International  School ,Gudu Abuja


d.      For inquiries  please call : Chinenye -08031332720 ,Kingsley  -08037153189 ,Henry  - 07035524082
For more information, Visit www.smartkidsbootcamp.com