It is always a real pleasure to share with you the activities and initiatives we are undertaking to support youth in their professional development.
As part of the ongoing effort to better prepare agronomy students for the growing challenges of their future careers, a series of comprehensive training sessions was organized this year by the ProRUWA project, in collaboration with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA).
The aim of the program is to inform students about the realities of entrepreneurship and give them tools they need to succeed in this field. Three key topics were explored during these sessions, led by experienced professionals who are also proud alumni of the same faculty.
The initiative received strong support from the Vice-Dean of the faculty, who wisely suggested integrating it into the curriculum review process, which aims to incorporate entrepreneurship modules. He took charge of scheduling, logistical coordination, and participant management.
The modules were delivered to third-year undergraduates from all disciplines, as well as students in the Master’s program (M2) in Integrated Animal Production Systems, with a total of 125 students attending for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Session Highlights:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024: The first session focused on “Entrepreneurial Skills for Success in Entrepreneurship”. During this discussion, the speakers provided a definition of entrepreneurship and highlighted the essential skills to be developed in order to become a successful entrepreneur, such as resilience, leadership, strategic vision, communication and motivation, among others.
Thursday, September 19, 2024: The second session was devoted to “Legal Status of Agricultural Businesses: Advantages and Disadvantages”, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of various business models. Students gained a deeper understanding of the distinctions between types of businesses, considering factors such as size, capital, asset management, and governance structures.
Saturday, September 21, 2024: The third session explored “How to Leverage Social Networks to Boost a Business (Digital Marketing)”. This session emphasized the power of the LinkedIn social network, showing its potential for promoting products and services globally, as well as driving business growth. Students also learned effective strategies in digital marketing to optimize their online sales performance.
The discussions were particularly enriching, offering students practical advice and feedback based on the experiences of the speakers. These sessions provided concrete answers to students’ questions and concerns.
Stay tuned for more exciting topics and insights coming your way soon!
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