The MEST Training Program has been launched for ambitious, driven entrepreneurs with a strong desire to build a scalable software company. It’s a graduate-level, 1-year entrepreneurial course in Business, Communications and Software Development grounded in hands-on projects. Final recruitment takes place in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Cote d'Ivoire.
Requirements:
- An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to start a company.
- Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively.
- Ability to work well in teams.
- Proven academic excellence.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Ability to meet goals and deadlines.
- Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self-motivation.
- Confidence and independent thinking.
- Excellent people skills.
- While it's not a requirement to have previous coding experience, a strong interest in learning about technology is a must.
- Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience.
- A degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience).
Application timeline:
Phase One:
- Application Period: Applications open in the 3rd quarter of each year and close in March the following year
- Aptitude Test: Qualified applicants will be invited to take an online aptitude test.
- Phone screening: Applicants who pass the test will receive an invitation for a telephone interview with a member of the MEST team.
- Interviews: In-person group and individual interviews take place in South Africa in February; and in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Cote d’Ivoire in May each year.
Phase Two:
- Offers: Offers are sent out by the end of May each year.
- Training Begins: The Training Program starts in August in Accra, Ghana each year.
Funding:
The MEST program is fully funded, including free tuition, room and board, 3 meals per day and a small monthly stipend.
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