Application Deadline: 17 April 2025
Apply for the Leadership Accelerator Programme for Young African Women
Overview
The Leadership Accelerator Programme is a capacity-building initiative designed to address the gender disparity in women’s leadership on the African continent. Specifically tailored for high-potential young African women in corporate settings, this program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to ascend to leadership positions.
The Leadership Accelerator Programme consists off:
- Online Course
- Week Intensive Bootcamp
- Capstone Projects
- Months Intensive Mentorship
Programmes Phases
Free Online Course
The online course is a combination of 10 short-paced online modules which can be completed in 3 weeks for high-potential young African women on topical issues affecting women in the workplace and hindering them from thriving professionally.
1-Week Paid Intensive Bootcamp
The Bootcamp is a physical event that spans over 1 week and targets a cohort of young African women aged 23 – 35, who have completed the online course within the designated time frame of 3 weeks upon onboarding. These aspiring leaders are seeking to advance their careers and secure leadership roles within their respective organizations or fields.
By obtaining a certificate through this program, participants strategically position themselves to identify leadership opportunities within their organizations, particularly when confronted with gender-related challenges. They learn to develop strategies to overcome gender biases and cultivate habits that enable them to assume leadership positions more effectively. Additionally, participants gain essential soft skills required to thrive in the workplace and build a distinguished career.
Learning Objectives
In line with SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG 8:Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
The objectives of the programme are as follows:
- Upskill female professionals with the expertise needed to thrive in their careers
- Build a reputable career that brings about an increase in organizational productivity and profitability/revenue
- Build a network of female career professionals with integrity and competency
- Foster a more inclusive and collaborative workplace culture through Male Allyship Session
- Pair participants with top-tier career professionals who can mentor them in specific areas of their careers
Criteria for selection
- Young African Female career professionals aged 23-35
- Possessing 3-8 years of professional experience
- Completed the online course within the designated timeframe and earned a certificate of completion
- Scored at least 70% perfect score in the final assessment
- Have 3 goals to be achieved during the programme
- Committed female professionals prepared to fully engage during the program’s duration
- Fulfill the required commitment payment for the programme
- 2023 Participants who have completed the modules and final assessment will automatically qualify for the Bootcamp.
Capstone Projects
Following the completion of a leadership training BootCamp, participants will undertake a capstone project they have identified. This project serves as a culmination of their post-Bootcamp plans, showcasing the application of insights gained from the program. Participants will demonstrate their ability to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired during the BootCamp. The capstone projects will be shared widely across LEAP Leadership Institute communication channels, aiming to inspire and engage female career professionals to actively participate in or replicate the showcased initiatives.
3-Months Intensive Mentorship
Participants will be paired with mentors, the selection will be based on the specific needs identified in the forms they have filled out. The mentorship program will be for 3 months. Meeting times will be based on the agreed scheduled time with participants and their mentors meeting once or twice a month. These mentorship conversations will encompass a wide spectrum of topics, including career development, leadership, and personal growth. Additionally, there will be a monthly check-in to ensure that the objectives of the mentorship are being met.
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