Irawo, in partnership with CANAL+ Côte d'Ivoire, is launching the WIN Academy, a three-month support program for African talents who want to accelerate the growth of their businesses.
This program aims to increase the impact of African talent on the local and pan-African economy by supporting the growth of their businesses. The 2023 edition highlights women's initiatives in the Ivorian ecosystem. The WIN Academy is structured around three pillars:
- Intensive training: Delivered online on the Irawo platform with modules covering sales, social media management, and operations.
- Support: Through monthly coaching sessions with renowned experts.
- Networking: With privileged access to a professional network of talent located around the world.
The rollout of this program is in line with the key strategic priorities of Irawo and Canal+, which aim to nurture talent on the continent.
Aziz Diallo, Managing Director of CANAL+ Côte d'Ivoire, said: "We are delighted to be promoting this first edition of the WIN Academy. For more than 30 years, our group has been fully committed to education, skills development, and talent development in Africa. It therefore seemed entirely appropriate to support this program, especially as it is starting in Côte d'Ivoire. Through this partnership with IRAWO, we want to create the conditions for a virtuous and dynamic environment with the aim of helping and supporting the entrepreneurs of tomorrow to transform the continent's challenges into opportunities."
Grace Loubassou, Head of Institutional Relations and Social Projects at CANAL+ in Africa, said: "Our support for the WIN Academy is fully in line with the mission of our CANAL+ IMPACT program: to share knowledge in order to develop talent on the continent. We believe that through this program, these young women entrepreneurs will have the keys to progress in their activities. We will do our utmost to support them in this endeavor."
"For almost 10 years, Irawo has been helping thousands of talented Africans earn a living doing what they love. This partnership with CANAL+ allows us to amplify this impact and lead even more talented individuals to success," said Mylène Flicka, founder of Irawo.
Scheduled to start on June 12, this edition of the WIN Academy is open to 30 women entrepreneurs selected following a call for applications. To be eligible for the WIN Academy 2023, you must:
- Be a woman of Ivorian nationality between the ages of 20 and 40
- Have launched an entrepreneurial activity more than six months ago
- Be available to participate in the program's activities
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