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LiveWire Programme

LiveWIRE a Shell global community initiative was launched in Nigeria in 2003 to encourage young people to see starting a business as a desirable and viable career option. The programme exposes undergraduates and postsecondary school leavers to basic business principles and start up funds for business establishment. LiveWire Nigeria has commenced actual programme implementation following an awards / programme launch in 2003

Objectives

  • To encourage and support youth development specifically to help young people
  • Become interested in setting up businesses and working for themselves.
  • To provide foundation (attitude re-orientation) and business training for youths aged between 18 and 30 years.
  • To facilitate viable business choices, preparation of business plans and business start ups by youths.
  • To create employment opportunities from the establishment of businesses.
  • To identify and link beneficiaries with mentors

Programme Content

  • Value and Organize Yourself Workshop (VOY); Focus – Attitudinal reorientation for youths
  • Bright Ideas Workshop; Focus – Exploration / development of viable business ideas
  • Become a Successful Owner Manager (BSOM); Focus – Development of enterprise management skills in youths.
  • Business Start Up Awards; Focus – financial support for business start-ups
    Mentoring and Business Counselling support.
  • Resource Centres where business information are displayed free of charge