fireSouth Africa looking for tech-savvy female entrepreneur apply for 2022 Female Technician Digital Skills Programoffers free online training. Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, Leadership Development.

The program aims to help women improve their skills and use new technologies to grow, improve and digitize their businesses and gain an edge in the digital economy. This year, there will also be prizes for the top three entrepreneurs selected at the end of the five-day online training.

The training consists of 3 courses. Cloud Computing and its Benefits for SMMEs; Digital Marketing for Business Success; Leadership Development, especially in the increasingly competitive online market space. The program concludes with face-to-face networking opportunities at Huawei’s Park office in Woodmead, Johannesburg.

Clinical psychologist, facilitator, executive coach and renowned practitioner in the field of gender and development in South Africa and abroad, Dr. Jude Clark will deliver the leadership course.

“More and more women entrepreneurs are taking on leadership roles, changing the landscape of leadership in different sectors in South Africa. The program explores what it means for women entrepreneurs to be empowered and the psychological and relationship changes required to align personal power with business vision. ,” says Dr. Clark.

Pumza Mthethwa, Strategic Commercial Director at BrandTies, introduces entrepreneurs to the latest trends in digital marketing.

She says it’s more important than ever to ensure business owners don’t get left behind in the rapidly changing digital space.

“This digital marketing training program explores the latest trends and how women-owned businesses can leverage them to grow their businesses.”

“Participating in the Huawei Women in Tech Training Program has been an eye opener for me in so many ways,” said 2021 participant and Head of Digital Publishing and Co-Director of Likhanyile Tutoring & Media. said Slindile Khanyile, “As a digitally-based start-up, having access to this kind of content and resources is invaluable, especially since we didn’t yet have the financial means to access it.”

“We are very pleased with the success of the 2021 Women4Tech event and the positive feedback we have received from the attendees,” said Vanashree Govender Media Relations and Communications Manager, Huawei South Africa. “We are delighted that she will be able to bring this program back to life as an annual initiative in 2022.”

The program is open to all female entrepreneurs and is selected based on criteria such as readiness to adopt new technologies in their business. Those interested in applying should send an email to apply@upskillme.org and complete a short application form. You will be contacted if your application is successful.

Training day:

1. Cloud Computing (September 21-23)

• Cloud introduction, SMME benefits, Huawei Cloud overview.

(Presenter: Sandi Sobahle, Huawei Cloud: Senior Manager of Business Development)

• cloud hosting, cloud native

(Speakers: Siphiwe Maore, Huawei Cloud: Senior Manager, Solution Architecture)

• Huawei Cloud Ecosystem – How to Create Value.

(Presenters: Matshidiso Jabane, Huawei Cloud: Manager, Partner Development)

2. Digital Marketing (September 27) Brand Ties and Subject Matter Experts with CEO Pumza Mthethwa

• Why digital marketing is important for your business
• Quickly accessible tips and tricks for entrepreneurs

3. Leadership Development with Dr. Jude Clark (September 28)

• How recognizing and developing holistic leadership promotes health and success.
• How to Unleash Your Inner Leader