The 2016 Entrepreneur-in-training program is now open to Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria

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February 26, 2016 9:12 AM

The program offers a twelve-month, full-time, fully sponsored training program in which the students – called Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs)

MEST

If you want to upgrade your entrepreneurial skills and get a jumpstart in your journey as an entrepreneur, applications are now open for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Entrepreneur-in-Training Program.

The program offers a twelve-month, full-time, fully sponsored training program in which the students – called Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) – learn about software development and entrepreneurship from Senior Faculty.

The EITs will also benefit from working with university graduates from around the world who serve as Teaching Fellows.

The MEST Entrepreneur-in-Training program offers extensive entrepreneurial training and extensive hands-on project work, designed so that EITs become proficient in industry-proven methodologies for software development.

The coursework is supplemented by a series of guest lectures, featuring the experiences and insights of internationally-recognized executives and successful entrepreneurs, according to an Enterprise 54 report.

Every year, the program accepts the brightest and most driven entrepreneurs (with university degrees) from Ghana and Nigeria.

This year, the program has been opened to Kenyan applicants. The MEST program usually accepts trainees with diverse academic backgrounds including French, Theater, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, and the Social Sciences.

To qualify, applicants must have a deep passion to start a software company, have 3-5 years entrepreneurial or corporate work experience, be able to commit to a year in Accra, Ghana participating in the MEST training program starting from August 2016.

Also, applicants must also have a degree in any field from a Ghanaian, Nigerian or Kenyan University or technical College.

Finally, a completely-filled online questionnaire which must include the following uploads: Photo, CV, Candidate video pitch (2 – 3 minutes long on why you want to be at MEST), two recommendation letters from a previous employer, manager or supervisor, and a business plan.

Applicants that are interested in the program from Nigeria must have completed their NYSC service period.

For a detailed timeline of the admission process, more information on the program and other enquiries, visit the MEST admission page. Go!

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