Applications are being accepted for the KIC Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA), a four-to seven-month programme designed to find young people interested in starting an agricultural business. The program provides them with a system of training, workshops, and hands on experience to set up their own farms.
The program uses practical sessions, field demonstrations, coaching and mentorship as a tool to encourage participants to take a fresh look at agri- production and its adjoining sectors to identify areas with potential business opportunities.
SUMMARY:
- Organisation: Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC)
- Program Location: Ghana
- Program Duration: 4 – 7 months
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Farmer
- Nationality: All Nationalities
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Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for KIC Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA) are as follows:
- Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years (18 to 24 is mostly preferred)
- Do you want to expand and operate your farming activity as a business?
- Able to commit to a maximum of 12 days a month for trainings, sessions, etc
- Resident in Ghana for the duration of the program
- Willing to give dedicated & undivided attention to the YFBA Program
- Willing to work in a group.
- Willing to work hours without supervision.
Interest Areas to be Considered
- A strong desire for learning and training
- Have a true desire to start a business in the agricultural sector.
- Be willing to start that business as co-founder with a team of people you meet on the YFBA program.
- Understand innovation, its business benefits, and opportunities.
- Have research and analytical skills.
- Have creative and innovative ideas.
- Poses critical thinking and problem abilities.
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Qualified and interested applicants seeking for the KIC Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA) are expected to fill and submit the application form online. The applications would be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For further enquiries please contact the BAC office in your district.
Application Deadline: July 23, 2024