African Union CIEFFA Fully-funded Online Capacity Building Training Program (OCBT) 2023

African Union CIEFFA Fully-funded Online Capacity Building Training Program (OCBT) 2023

This fully funded training program is an initiative of the African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHer which aims to provide gender-responsive and cutting-edge curricula that can enhance the skills and capacities of African people in the areas of STEAM, digital literacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, as well as build the capacity of teachers to teach these subjects effectively. The training takes place under the theme, #AfricaEducatesHer - Digital Skills for All: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship”

About African Union

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonisation and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation... read more... read more

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African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training Program (OCBT)

Application Deadline31 Aug 2023
Country to study
TypeTraining
SponsorAfrican Union
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training Program (OCBT)

  • Gain knowledge in Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy.
  • Get a Certificate for each program: Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy (participants need to attend at least 60% of the training courses per program to be eligible for certificates).
  • Become part of African Union CIEFFA network and ImpactHER network.
  • Increase your chances to be invited for fully-funded in-person activities by the African Union CIEFFA.
  • Fully-funded online training and mentorship sponsored by ImpactHER

Requirements for African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training Program (OCBT) Qualification

  • Be of African descent (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 promote girls and women’s education;
  • Have access to good internet connection and a device (laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet).
  • 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.

P.S. Please note that the participants will be divided into batches. Each batch will be run for a period of 1 month starting from August 2023.

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training Program (OCBT)

The pilot phase of the Online Youth Capacity Building Training Program (OYCBT) ended in June 2023 and the next phase begins in August and will run till December. It is open to all who wish to upskill their capacities in Digital skills, Entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.

Format of the training:

It is a one-month intensive training programme featuring;

  • Digital literacy – 2 weeks
  • Entrepreneurship – 1 week
  • financial literacy – 1 week

You can choose one or two of these courses to undergo. However, interested participants are strongly advised to apply for all three courses.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to African Union on forms.gle to apply

For more details visit: African Union CIEFFA website.


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