How do universities integrate entrepreneurship education and skills development within higher education programmes to foster innovation and a culture of entrepreneurship among students?
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About the Event
Universities have a key role to play in entrepreneurship development. Through their academic programmes and higher education services, universities can provide graduates with knowledge and skills to contribute to the growth of new and existing enterprises. How do universities integrate entrepreneurship education and skills development within higher education programmes to foster innovation and a culture of entrepreneurship among students?
In this coffee chat, we delved into the world of entrepreneurship within the African academic landscape, celebrating the triumphs achieved thus far and addressing the hurdles that lie ahead. We were joined by Oliver Kwabena Aggrey and Grace Mongina Osinde who shared the perspective from Ghana and Kenya, respectively.
Oliver is the Hub Manager at the UGBS Innovation and Incubation Hub at University of Ghana. He leads the team responsible for delivering a range of extra-curricular support programmes and services for entrepreneurial students, graduates, and some rural enterprises in various communities in Ghana.
Grace is a recent graduate of Machakos University and an award-winning humanitarian enthusiast with an exemplary record of charity work, entrepreneurship, social impact and relentless pursuit of empowering the youth. She is also an ambassador for the African Future Empowerment Conference (AFEC) where she champions the cause for fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Africa.
This engaging coffee chat aimed to bring together entrepreneurs, educators, students, and stakeholders from across the continent to celebrate the achievements and tackle the obstacles in fostering an entrepreneurial culture within African universities.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, an educator, or simply someone with a passion for innovation, your presence and input will be invaluable in shaping this transformative dialogue. Together, we'll explore success stories, identify challenges, and explore collaborative opportunities to foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the heart of higher education.
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The YP2LE Learning Network brings together diverse stakeholders who seek to learn more and share about youth development. As two of six communities of practice (CoPs), the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Private Sector Engagement (BEPSE) and Higher Education Engagement and Transformation (HEET) communities help members share and benefit from collective learning. Learn more on YouthPower.org and register to connect with these communities.
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About YouthPower 2: Learning and Evaluation (YP2LE)
YP2LE is a USAID-funded activity focused on building and disseminating evidence on Positive Youth Development (PYD). YP2LE’s goal is to give program implementers, researchers, and young changemakers the information, tools, and resources they need to develop high-quality, impactful, and sustainable youth programs.