Opportunity Tuesday: March 3, 2015

Hello from Campo.

Hope your week got off to a great start. Today, we will be highlighting some opportunities to help you make a great start in your career. It’s all about those building blocks that help boost your employability, or increase the visibility of your growing business.

Epic Women by Networking in Heels

March 5, 2015 6-9 PM at the Nairobi Safari Club
Guests: Laimani Bidali of Alabastron Trust and Dr. Betty Gikonyo of Karen Hospital
Ticket: 2,500/= but you can grab a rupu deal @ http://goo.gl/CYgbey

Alumni Connect Breakfast by the Strathmore Entrepreneurship Development Centre

March 6, 2015, 7 am at the Strathmore Business School Auditorium
Guest: Derek Bbanga Communication and Image Consultant
See more @ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_LH8W9VIAAr8Up.jpg:large

The Centum 2015 Graduate Program

Deadline: March 27,2015
Eligibility: Recent university graduates or those who will graduate in 2015
This program is aimed at identifying and developing fresh graduates into formidable leaders for Centum’s ventures all over Africa.
Apply @ http://goo.gl/9TTXwj

The Anzisha Prize

Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: You must be between the ages of 15 and 22 years old with a business or project that is already up and running. Teams or groups may apply but with one of the co-founders as the representative.
This award is for young entrepreneurs who have provided innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. 12 finalists from across Africa will travel to Johannesburg, South Africa for a week-long workshop and conference after which the grand prize winners will share prizes worth $75,000 USD.
Apply @ http://www.anzishaprize.org/apply/

Global Youth Leaders Program

Deadline: May 1, 2015
Eligibility:Young leaders (20-30 years old) from developing countries who are working on development issues
This three-week education program will run from 21st September to 9th October at the Coady Institute in Canada to strengthen the leadership capacities of applicants so they can contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities.
Apply @ http://goo.gl/cKnbLH