The Absa Women Forward Programme is designed to empower women entrepreneurs for a brighter tomorrow. This entrepreneurial journey will enable you to flourish as a woman in business. Over eight months, you’ll engage in hands-on training and personalised coaching, utilising AI-generated tools to elevate your business and maintain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic marketplace. We’re committed to supporting you in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future while crafting the next chapter of your story.

During this transformative eight-month course, you will:

  • Learn to successfully navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business 
  • Acquire practical skills in financial management, marketing strategies, human capital management and more
  • Learn how to use AI-generated tools to elevate your business and maintain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic marketplace
  • Explore the importance of collaboration in driving innovation and understand the role of leadership in fostering and sustaining innovation efforts
  • Become part of a network of like-minded individuals, sharing experiences and learning from one another

Your experienced mentors:

Jean Jacques André

Jean Jacques is a corporate management trainer and entrepreneur, with degrees from the London School of Economics, Harvard Business School, and Peking University. With 30 years of experience as a consultant to multinational firms, he now leads WorkN'Play, a French startup focused on developing data-intensive apps and AI-powered digital business simulators.

 

Natacha Khoodaruth

Natacha is a dedicated sustainability consultant and trainer, holding a master's degree in Strategy and Consulting from ESCP Europe and a Professional Diploma in Financial Services Management from the Institute of Financial Services (IFS England). With over 27 years of extensive experience across the banking sector, in business management, consultancy and training, she also serves as a coach and mentor.

 

Are you a dynamic woman entrepreneur in Mauritius, ready to elevate your business?

Submit your application if you meet the following criteria:
Applicant criteria
  • 18 or above
  • Education level of at least Grade 9
  • Proficient in written and spoken French and English
  • Must be a major shareholder or hold a management position in the business
Business criteria
  • Duly registered business that has been operating in Mauritius for a minimum of 2 years
  • Annual turnover of at least MUR500,000
  • Business plan outlining strategic goals for the next 2 years
  • Cash flow projection for the coming year

We will review your application and if you meet the selection criteria,  you will receive a link to complete an online aptitude questionnaire. Additionally, you will be invited to attend a panel interview.

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Need more information?

You can reach out to us at absawomenforward@absa.africa