Young Entrepreneurs program open for applications
The 2nd Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP), a program run by Evo Media, Sierra Nevada College, Northern Nevada University and US State Government, to promote the development of the entrepreneurial spirit in young South Africans, has started accepting applications for its second intake and will begin the selection process on the 12 August 2010.
Training classes for the selected entrepreneurs start at the end of August and departure to the US is in February 2011.
The program starts with orientation classes in South Africa then takes the successful candidates to the US, where they are paired up with local entrepreneurs for five weeks. After this experience, they are ready to turn training into reality.
Criteria
Applicants must be:
- aged between 20-35 years of age on 1 August 2010
- South African citizen or and South African permanent resident
- in possession of a valid passport
- willing to travel and be open minded to different cultures
- able to speak English
- a team player
- willing and dedicated to learning
- prepared to work hard
Go to www.yepsa.co.za for more information and application forms or call +27 (0) 87 809 3070 or +27 (0) 82 929 6086.