The 1-day Free Specialized Training for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Abuja Metropolis is scheduled for the 10th of December, 2011 at the Women Development Center. The Specialized training which will target 200 SMEs with at least five employees is designed to assist SMEs with information that will assist them in scaling up their productivity especially as the holiday season and the New Year approaches. The programme will focus on 3 thrusts namely; Business Innovation, Improving Customers' Base and Access to Finance. These sessions will be delivered by:
Business Innovation- Management Alternative Limited (Managers of the You Win Project of the Federal Ministry of Finance)
Increasing your Customer Base- Abuja Enterprise Agency
Accessing Finance- MSME Nigeria World Bank Project & Access Bank

Given the huge unemployment figures in the country which currently stands at 21%, SMEs have been identified as a major prospect in creating the much needed jobs in the country. Focusing on helping SMEs in scaling-up their productivity thereby stimulating economic activities and ultimately to create jobs is the motive behind this 1-day free training for SMEs.

This programme is put together by Joint Initiative for Development, a registered Non-Governmental Organization run by young people between the ages of 18 and 35years working in the areas of Education, Youth Development, Good Governance and Democracy. the programme is supported by Airtel, Access bank, Management Alternative ltd, MSME Nigeria World bank Project, Kuro Communication and Abuja Enterprise Agency.

Should you require further information on the programme or you want to participate, Kindly contact Corine-08057439538, Justyna-08060295150.
We look forward to welcoming you.