Something huge for our business girlies, scholarships, volunteer roles on CVs, and mentorship from a governor!
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Hey sis,
Is starting a new business or relaunching your existing business on your list of goals or should I say, 2024 resolutions? I’ve got something for you, sis! Imagine learning everything you need to start and run your business in 2024 for free. When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHINGGG.
From business preparation and planning to the Business Model Canvas, creating a simple business plan, and growth hacking strategies, to leveraging social media to boost your business and accounts for non-accountants, this training has got it all!
Join Sisterly HQ at 10:00am, this Saturday, April 27, 2024 for a training with experts on entrepreneurship and e-commerce with Jobberman Nigeria and Mastercard Foundation on Zoom.
The training is free of charge, and you will receive a certificate! Alumni of the training will also have access to free listings on the Jobberman platform, and possibly, placement in career opportunities! Sisss, we only have 100 slots for this training and it is going fast. Learn more and register with the link here: bit.ly/SHQJobberman.
A snapshot of this week’s letter
A free training for our business girlies! Closing soon.
A fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Can I put a volunteer role on my CV? Yvonne answers this sister’s question.
We found this grant opportunity for our sister.
Ask A Career Consultant
Hello ma'am, I'm a UX/UI designer with less than a year of experience and I have not been able to secure a real role but two volunteer roles. Is it advisable to include these roles on my resume?
Yvonne says,
Absolutely. Volunteer roles are as important as a full-time employment opportunity. They show your willingness to gain experience and contribute meaningfully to projects. Be sure to set SMART goals for your volunteer experience, and ask for a LinkedIn recommendation if possible. Consider internships that can allow you to advocate for a full-time position down the line. Don’t be discouraged by volunteer opportunities and definitely add your resume.
For last week’s question about facing rejection while job searching, click here.
FindHer
Our sis is seeking a business grant: About Her Culture Micro Grant
Opportunities
What’s New
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The Jobberman Entrepreneurship and E-commerce Course: Whether it's launching a new enterprise with the potential for growth and funding or identifying opportunities for expansion within an existing business, this course will empower small business owners and freelancers to turn their ideas into reality.
Schwarzman Scholars 2024: A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.
Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship: The scholarship will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate course for one year. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made.
Part-time Social Media Manager at Retrain Nigeria: Experience in a start-up environment. 2+ years relevant working experience. Experience in content management.
Unilever Future Leaders Program: The program takes place over three years and allows you to learn all about Unilever’s diverse brands, business, and sustainability efforts across several placements. You’ll benefit from formal training, dive into on-the-job experiences, and have a mentor by your side. You will start on a competitive salary and receive an annual bonus based on performance.
Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Fellowship Programme 2024: During the one-year program, Fellows will serve as a Special Assistant to Mr. Governor, shadow cabinet members, and participate in high-level meetings. As a fellow of the Academy, you’ll receive competitive remuneration and be accommodated in a tastefully furnished apartment during the fellowship. Fellows will receive direct mentorship from Mr. Governor through the quarterly ministerial rotations.
John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize: The candidate who submits the best essay overall will be awarded an honorary John Locke Institute Junior Fellowship, which comes with a US$10,000 scholarship to attend one or more of our summer schools and/or visiting scholars programs.
African Leadership Centre Peace, Security, and Development Fellowships: This award is available to young African scholars who are interested in pursuing research and academic careers in peace, security, and development. This is a fully funded opportunity, not including any visa application and processing costs.
Committee for International Cooperation and Development (CICOPS) 2025 Scholarships: The University of Pavia and EDiSU (Institute of the Right to University Studies) are offering 6 scholarships to visiting scholars for the year 2025 for a period of stay of 4 to 12 weeks at the University of Pavia.
Like these? There’s more where they came from. Recently, we’ve added new opportunities to our website!
Closing Soon!
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Apr 22: The Childnet Film Competition: International 2024, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Post Graduate Scholarships Award 2024, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Post-Primary Scholarship Scheme 2024, Uplink Biodiversity Challenge 2024, Communications Manager - Region4 (Remote), European Union (EU) Delegation to Kenya Traineeship 2024, Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2024
Apr 23: Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2024, The FactCheckAfrica AI Journalism Fellowship (West Africa) 2024, The SME Growth Lab Africa Digital Accelerator Program 2024
Apr 24: iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE, 776 Foundation Climate Fellowship 2024, Growth Marketing Lead at Gravity
Apr 25: The Bellagio Center Residency Program, World Congress Event Coordinator (WCEC), Research Consultant - WINGS: Elevating Philanthropy, Researchers - Human Development Research Initiative, Part time Social Media Manager at Retrain Nigeria
Apr 26: International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition, Call for Proposals: Small Business Champions 2024, French Government Scholarship Programme - High Level Research Stay (SSHN) Program
Apr 27: Sankofatech’s Achievers in Technology Program 2024
Apr 28: 2024 Chegg.org Global Student Prize, Ouest-France NextGen Media Challenge 2024, AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship 2024 - Cohort 2, Social Media Coordinator - All Out (Remote), Startup Academy 4.0
Resource Recc
Wondering how to be a hot babe in leadership? Watch Hauwa Lawal, Ayisat Agbaje, Renike Olusanya and Jennie Nwokoye discuss how to thrive as a woman leader in Nigeria, despite the many gbas gbos you will face from societal Ops. Watch the WILAN session at Zikoko’s Hertitude 2024 here.
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