The British Council and Nesta have partnered with HIVOS Regional Office for Southern Africa and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Zimbabwe to deliver the Nesta Creative Enterprise Train the Trainer Workshop for the first time in Southern Africa.

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The Creative Enterprise Train the Trainer Workshop aims to share the training methodology behind the globally successful Creative Enterprise Toolkit  with local trainers.

The Creative Enterprise Train the Trainer Workshop

This workshop will familiarise local trainers with Nesta’s Creative Enterprise Toolkit.  The Toolkit is a set of creative and practical tools which teach enterprise skills to individuals who are in the initial stages of setting up a creative business. The Toolkit has been developed for, and features case studies from, creative business focussed on areas such as fashion, design, filmmaking and music.  

By attending this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to help new creative entrepreneurs set up their new businesses.  In addition, participants will leave with:

  • An increased appreciation of entrepreneurship and the personal attributes and professional networks needed to succeed as entrepreneur
  • An understanding of the training methodology behind the Creative Enterprise Toolkit and how to make it relevant for Zimbabwe’s Creative Industries
  • A range of practical exercises and techniques that can be used to share knowledge and aid understanding when training professionals
  • An understanding of how to support peer to peer coaching
  • An expanded network of other trainers who are working with entrepreneurs 
Who are we looking for?

We are looking for fifteen (15) participants to join in this training.  In order to qualify to participate, due to the limited number of seats, please note that in order to be eligible for this opportunity, you should be able to demonstrate professional experience in the creative industries and experience in offering training and support to others.  You will ideally also have had some experience of setting up and/ or running a business.

Applicants must complete the attached application form.  Successful applicants will be required to make a payment of $150 as participation fee..

What is required from the successful applicants?

·      Be available to take part in a four (4) day face-to-face workshop in Harare as from the 22nd – 25th of February, 2016. 

Where do you submit?

All applications must be submitted by the end of day, 31st of December, 2015 to the following email address: [email protected].  The selection of participants will be made by the British Council and in consultation with sector experts. 

 

Should you not have received a response from us by the 8th of January 2016, please consider your application unsuccessful.