Application Deadline: January 26, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Entrepreneurship Jobs for All (E-Jobs4All) Fellowship Program. The E-Jobs4All represents a significant partnership between the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen’s University, Canada, Community and Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (CEDI Ghana), and Leadogo Incorporated, Canada. This collaboration is driven by a shared goal to equip existing and aspiring businesses with the essential skills and resources required to thrive in the world of entrepreneurship.
Through E-Jobs4All, beneficiaries will gain access to a wealth of opportunities, including entrepreneurship and innovative training provided by the prestigious Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre (DDQIC) at Queen’s University in Canada. Additionally, they will receive invaluable advisory services from seasoned experts within the influential Leadogo Incorporated and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Network and a funding and investment opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- • Must be ready and committed to setting up or scaling up your business.
- • SMEs and Aspiring Entrepreneurs: E-Jobs4All is an inclusive platform open to a diverse range of individuals, including students, startups, the unemployed, and fresh graduates who aspire to initiate, develop, and scale their own businesses.
- • English Proficiency: Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is essential, as our training and communication will be conducted in this language.
- • Online/Virtual Commitment: Successful applicants must be prepared and willing to engage in online/virtual training.
Benefits
Benefits include:
- World-Class Education: Access top-tier entrepreneurship and innovation training from Queen’s
University, enhance your skills and connect with young global and business leaders. - In-Person Training & Annual Summit: Engage in face-to-face training sessions and an annual
summit. Share your experiences with and learn from DDQIC staff, successful entrepreneurs, and
business experts. Forge valuable connections, develop new skills, and explore innovative ideas. - Masterclasses and Lecture Series: Participate in exclusive masterclasses and DDQIC lecture
series. Network with E-Jobs4All Alumni, Queen’s Innovation Centre Summer Initiative (QICSI)
and Jim Leech MasterCard Foundation fellows. - Alumni Network: Join an expansive alumni network that supports you in finding innovative
solutions to common challenges. Expand your industry knowledge and expertise beyond your
current work. - Pitch for Investment: Showcase your business idea and gain access to funding and investment
opportunities.
Application Timeline
- • November 25, 2024 | Application opens.
- • January 26, 2025 | Application closes.
- • February 3, 2025 | Notification of Selected Applicants.
- • February 11 – 12, 2025 | Orientation of Selected Applicants.
- • February 13 – February 14, 2025 | Course Registration.
- • February 17 – August 31, 2025 | Lectures and Masterclasses.
- • September 16 – 19, 2025 | Annual Summit and Graduation.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Entrepreneurship Jobs for All (E-Jobs4All) Fellowship Program.