Project Goals

• To increase the productivity of youth entrepreneurs by providing a mentorship programme

• Respond to aspiration of youth entrepreneurs

• Offer role models from private businesses

• Build and develop capacity of young entrepreneurs

Conceptualisation

Experienced businessmen and protégées are involved in the mentorship programme. Mentors comes from private sector in Mauritius and fall in the age group of 35 to 50 old. Protégées or young entrepreneurs are young persons about to start a business or have recently started. Mentor and protégée are consequently matched and work together for the duration of the programme.

Outcome

• Entrepreneurs had the opportunity to access new markets through the networks of the members - mentors and protégées. This results in an increase in sales and provide for sustainable growth

• Protégées have learnt the importance of formalising their business operations. For example, registering their business enables them to participate in national fair

• Positive changes in the way they run their business for instance, better record of accounts.

We constantly look for mentors and protégées to get involved in the project. The organisation can also organise capacity-building sessions on mentorship programme. If you are interested in the project, click here

Apply to become a Mentor 2009 [Recruited]

Apply to become a Protégée 2009 [Recruited]

Mentor Reporting Form [Word doc]

Protegee Profile Form [Word doc]

Mentor Profile Form [Word doc]