Through the KADSTEP programme, participants will learn from and interact with leading national entrepreneurs, business professionals and other youth who are keen on innovation, while expanding their networks for potential collaborations for good. The KADSTEP programme includes a community service project, mentorship scheme; design thinking and an opportunity to pitch for funding. All admitted KADSTEPER’s will be able to join Kaduna Business School Network, Bank of Industry Ambassadors, Kaduna State Entrepreneurs and engage in alumni activities throughout the year.
Programme Structure
The programme is structured as a 10 + 2 week arrangement where qualified candidates go through a world-class programme equivalent to an entrepreneurship ‘diploma plus access to finance. Initially, there is a 10 week intensive training, followed by grand examination which lead to a 2 – week access to finance training and accessing the loan. The candidates are initially issues with an intern statement of result and subsequently will be issued with an Entrepreneurship Diploma, after they run the business successfully for 18 months.
Mentoring
The Bank Industry in conjunction with the Kaduna Business School will provide successful loan beneficiaries with volunteers mentor to support the student through the very difficult start up stage.
KADSTEP Eligibility Criteria
- We welcome passionate young changemakers and entrepreneurs from any State but Resident in Kaduna State who have innovative business ideas that would impact the people of Kaduna State.
- Have a viable business proposition on Production, Allied Services, Manufacturing, ICT…
- Are committed to developing your existing enterprise
- You have a post-secondary school qualification.
- Are between 18 to 40 years old.
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