We hear Bahraini youth want to be their own bosses, but do they have what it takes to make it happen? Or better yet, what can they do to prepare for their journey into the business world?
Yeah, we’re big on solution-based thinking at LocalBH, which is why we need to tell you about iUK Academy. If you’re thinking of becoming an entrepreneur and have a great idea in mind – you need to keep reading.
“I was missing the confidence in myself to launch my own business. I felt like I needed a push and pockets of skills to become a successful entrepreneur and iUK came in and aided me to do just that”, shared Sara Albanna, Founder of Upcycled Bahrain and winner of the best entrepreneur startup award. Being one of the first Bahrainis to complete the program and turn her new-found knowledge into a business, Sara serves as a reminder that nothing is out of range when we put our minds to it and invest in ourselves.
This UK-based mentorship and guidance program has made its way across continents to our little island, virtually, and it’s basically therapy for your entrepreneurial soul.
So, what does the iUK Academy Entrepreneurial Program entail?
Entrepreneur 101
Starting off with the basics, the program offers 8-weeks of online sessions that teach you the ABC’s of starting your own business. Venturing out into the world and starting your own thing can be scary, but with these sessions, you’ll have mentorship from entrepreneurs that created the blueprint for success in their respective industries.
These sessions cover all aspects of starting a new business, from initial ideation to creating a winning business plan through finding the right advisors, to creating a pitch that will have the toughest judges on Shark Tank in awe of your brilliance!
Our new remote program for entrepreneurs is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to start and grow a successful business.
Virtual SME Internship
If these sessions aren’t enough to gear you up for the adventure ahead, iUK has a 4-week virtual internship that’s guaranteed to equip you with knowledge, confidence, and a whole lot more.
How does it work? iUK places you in an SME relevant to your field of interest, so if you’re thinking of starting a sustainable fashion brand your chances of being placed in a sustainable business are high. You’ll get to peak behind the scenes and really see how a business is run operationally as well as how to acquire vendors and suppliers to get you on the right track.
Major Networking Opportunity
When you complete the iUK Academy Program, you don’t just leave with the knowledge you’ve acquired and the motivation to start your own journey, you have access to a whole new professional network. The program gives you the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and get one-on-one mentorship from iUK Academy experts. Being around like-minded people will certainly give you the inspirational vibes you need to embark on your entrepreneurial journey.
Get Certified
After completing the iUK Academy program, participants are awarded a verified certificate by the UK’s Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) Academy. The program is your badge of honor, but it also gives you global recognition.
The program is also accredited by the CPD Certification Services and Abe UK, so you know it’s legit.
With the best kept industry secrets right at your fingertips without having to leave the comforts of your home, iUK Academy is your chance to invest in YOU. And it’s less than BD 400 with an unimaginable ROI of passions and dreams.
So what are you waiting for? Sign up for iUK Academy here today and start your own business!
Sara Albanna, Founder of Upcycled, took the iUK program, and her career as a businesswoman has taken off since. She’s learned from it and is now willing to share her knowledge with you. If you’d like to learn more about her journey and iUK academy program, you can contact her via email <[email protected]> and she’d be more than happy to help!
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