News on student entrepreneurship at the University of the Western Cape
The UWC FinLit Challenge was about students redesigning the financial literacy experience of young adults aged 18-25 years. The challenge was offered by Metropolitan’s (MMI Foundation), in partnership with UWC Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and Innovate South Africa. It created an opportunity for students to bring their voice and perspective to a very pertinent issue in South …
Employability opportunity with UWC Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Make the most of the internship, team Precious Penny! The UWC/Metropolitan FINLIT Challenge challenge concluded in May and saw 5 University of the Western Cape (UWC) students win the challenge and earn an internship to design and develop an innovative financial literacy programme for …
Precious Penny: UWC FINLIT Winners working on Financial Literacy Campaign with Metropolitan When providing for your financial future, and the financial futures of generations to come, every penny is precious – so it’s no surprise that Precious Penny won the UWC/Metropolitan FINLIT Challenge, and the chance to educate and empower their fellow youth. The UWC/Metropolitan …
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Do you have an innovative idea for creating employment in your community? The #YouthStartCT Challenge serves as an accelerator programme for start-up entrepreneurs aged from 18 to 35. The main aim of the competition is to contribute to business skills development, innovation and the growth of entrepreneurs in Cape Town.
UWC & Metropolitan’s FINLIT Challenge Empowers SA’s Young Entrepreneurs with Financial Literacy Financial literacy is an important skill – and one that isn’t as easily taught to the youth as it should be in South Africa. That’s why the University of the Western Cape’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is empowering students to …
UWC students have a resident business strategist available to guide and assist with advice, training and support. The CEI Student training room is in the C-Block Room C20.
UWC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, together with Mashauri global, Online Venture Accelerator Programme. Apply on the link below. https://www.mashauri.org/uwc-cei-online-venture-accelerator-application/
Are you a student who is ready for a life altering experience in a unique setting? Entrepreneurship and Empowerment in South Africa (EESA) offers such an opportunity for select students over a 6-week period. Read More: 2017-eesa_brochure
