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Registration is now open for the 2021 Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme’s (YES) Entrepreneurial Development Training Programme.

Redesigned for effective online delivery, the information-packed programme, designed to offer entrepreneurs the skills and competencies to build sustainable business ventures, will commence on Monday, August 9. 

The six-week training programme, which is open to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35, will offer participants the opportunity to develop their business acumen and build necessary skills and competencies for success.

It will also expose them to a suite of support tools to strengthen their capacity and ability to navigate and successfully build their businesses.

Topics include: Achieving Personal Excellence, Personal Image Management, How to Start A Business, Funding My Business, Introduction to the Business Model Canvas, Costing & Pricing and a practical pitching experience using the Business Model Canvas.

Sessions will be conducted Monday to Thursday and prospective entrepreneurs can choose to register for the morning session, which will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or the evening session conducted from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. 

Registration for the programme may be accessed on Facebook @divisionofyouthaffairs and Instagram @divyouth246

Interested persons are invited to contact the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, Division of Youth Affairs at 535-3835, 535-3894 or by emailing  YES@barbados.gov.bb

Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment

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