Mentorship Programme

Launched in 2021, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the AfCFTA Global Sports Mentorship Program is aimed to leverage the ability for sport to support the inclusive implementation of the AfCFTA and help young people in the African continent accelerate their entrepreneurial capabilities as well as their skills and network development.

Application Deadline: CLOSED! Programme Dates: July - December 2021
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Join the Programme

By joining the programme, you will have the opportunity to learn from Industry experts from the sports industry who will act as your mentor.

Training Modules:

  • Tools, skills and guidance in identifying career paths and opportunities
  • At least 1-on-1 monthly meetings with your mentor
  • Support with entrepreneurial endeavours and ideas
  • Professional and Leadership Development skills
  • Write a blog/article on how a sports related business idea will fit into the AfCFTA. This will be published on the ASU and UNECA website.
  • Draft a synopsis on your experience of the Programme
  • Engage with other Mentees and build your social capital

Mentee Criteria:

  • Aged 18 - 30
  • Fluent in English
  • Access to Internet to attend Workshops
  • Interest in developing a career in sports in some capacity

Workshops

  • Module 1: Introduction to AfCFTA
  • Module 2: Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Business Communications
  • Module 3: Investment Principles & Innovative Financing
  • Module 4: Innovation as a driver for Success

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Become a mentor

As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and guide the next generation of leaders and help them overcome barriers to access the labor market or enter the market as entrepreneurs.

What you’ll get:

  • The chance to help build and structure a mentee’s business idea
  • Join a network of other leading experts within sports
  • The chance to provide professional and leadership experience to the Mentee

Mentor Expectations

  • Commit to meeting with Mentee at least once per month

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More about the Programme

Who are AfCFTA

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds a promise to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development in Africa through the creation of a single and liberalised market for goods and services which will increase intra-African trade of higher value goods and boost revenues and livelihoods in the African continent. In particular, the AfCFTA presents a momentous opportunity to address the multidimensional challenges young people face in Africa to obtain employment, quality jobs and decent wages by creating new opportunities for trading and entrepreneurial activities across various manufacturing and services sectors in Africa.

Programme Aims

  • Increase the limited access Youth and Women have to professional associations and to social capital that can support their participation in trade
  • Help Mentees to develop business ideas
  • Connect Mentees with role models and professional networks in sports and trade
  • Support the development of career plans and goals
  • Raise aspirations and commitment levels for professional development

Application Deadline: CLOSED! Programme Dates: July - December 2021
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