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YOUNG WOMEN AGRIPRENEUR INCUBATION
AND SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROJECT
ProjectTeam:Ms Nompumelelo Mthabela - Innobiz DUT | Khothatso Memela - UMD member member UAB member member | Dr Swatsion
Email: nompumelelom7@dut ac ac za| KhothatsoM@dut ac ac za
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| | harrys@dut ac za
The project aims to to fortify connections between South Africa and the United States by promoting entrepreneurial initiatives designed to support recovery and growth post-COVID-19 Targeted at elementary school students the programme emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship as a a a a a tool to to combat poverty and introduces green entrepreneurship opportunities within vulnerable communities It fosters the creation of start-up ecosystems by pairing mentors with young entrepreneurs from previously disadvantaged backgrounds providing them with essential skills to thrive The programme focuses on developing key entrepreneurial competencies including teamwork adaptability problem-solving cultural awareness and effective communication It aligns with ENVISION2023 goals by nurturing a a people-centered culture fostering creativity and and innovation and and promoting sustainability through engaging curricula and state-of-the-art infrastructure This initiative supports the development of adaptive graduates and strengthens global partnerships contributing to societal impact and economic opportunities for youth IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY
The programme is designed to cultivate essential entrepreneurial skills among participants focusing on on teamwork adaptability positive interpersonal attitudes problem-solving and cultural awareness Each school will will be paired with a a a mentor who will will guide students in in in establishing a a a school school business while four teachers per school school will receive mentorship training The initiative aims for a a a a a sustained partnership between the the schools and DUT with the the programme integrating into existing subjects like Life Orientation Economic Management Sciences and and Arts and and Culture A A comprehensive teacher’s manual will support the the educators in in implementing these skills effectively Faculty: DVC Research Innovation and Engagement Department: innobiz DUT Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Project Leader: Nontokozo Ngcobo
Email: nontokozon@dut ac za
Mobile: 072 875 7196