What is T&E Ladder?
T&E Ladder wants to use technology and entrepreneurship to open doors for students. Here are some of the most common questions we’ve been asked. Take a moment to know what we are doing and how you can get involved.
1. What is the mission of T&E Ladder?
T&E Ladder is focused on empowering high school students in Kenya with technological skills that will enable them to formulate breakthrough solutions with global purposes allowing them to bridge the opportunity gap.
2. How do we intend to achieve this?
For the initial year of the program, we are beginning with virtual workshops and talks from professors, investors, mentors and entrepreneurs. These virtual events will focus on different technological and entrepreneurship areas.
We are also working towards creating a resource platform for aspiring high school entrepreneurs.
We will be conducting a series of bi-weekly workshops held during a period of two months, which will conclude with a business start-up pitch competition. This would be in partnership with UC Berkeley, Kenyan high schools, industry leading corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors. More details about the competition to be released soon.
Eventually the goal is to establish a technology and entrepreneurship education program internationally while continuing to host exciting annual events.
3. Which topics will be covered in the workshops?
- Diving into Entrepreneurship — Saturday, September 12, 8–9 PM EAT
Entrepreneurship at a glance; what does it mean in reality? What does it mean for you?
- Infinity and Beyond — Saturday, September 26, 8–9 PM EAT
What is the power and limitation of technology? How can you unlock its potential?
- Idea to Product — Saturday, October 10, 8–9 PM EAT
How to create a business model/prototype and bring it to market.
- Let’s TALK it out — Saturday, October 24, 8–9 PM EAT
Communication and Leadership Training — the value of your message and how you interact with people.
- Marketing and Design — Saturday, November 7, 8–9 PM EAT
The power of marketing and design thinking. Sell yourself and your products in ways that will appeal in-person and online.
- AI changing the world — Saturday, November 21, 8–9 PM EAT
What is AI? What is Machine Learning? Data Science? Sytems Engineering? Learn how you can approach these fields with confidence.
- How to fund YOUR startup — Saturday, December 5, 8–9 PM EAT
Venture Capital and funding models. How can you navigate the world of startup funding?
- She’s changing the world — Saturday, December 19, 8–9 PM EAT
Women in Entrepreneurship. Why diversity matters and what we can do to promote it.
A total of eight workshops will be conducted via video conference by successful professionals in entrepreneurship and technological fields from both the United States of America and Kenya.
- Dates for the workshops are subject to change.
4. Who is eligible to attend the workshops and is a participation fee required?
Students in grades 9–13 can attend the workshops but we believe education has no age limit hence all those interested to attend are welcome. There is no participation fee.
5. How can I register for the workshops?
Please use this link to sign up for the workshops.
6. How can people get involved or support T&E Ladder?
There are lots of opportunities to get involved in this program!
High school students — Get involved by following our social media pages and attend all the exciting events we have planned for you all. Elevate your education experience to the next level.
Professors, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Mentors — Get involved by offering your support in leading workshops and participating as judges for our competitions. Become an inspiration to young innovators.
Passionate individuals — Reach out to us and we can get you join the team to create an impact. Whatever your skill set may be is helpful to us. Volunteer to bridge the digital divide.
Everyone — Follow our social pages, attend events you are interested in and reach out to us with any ideas, collaborations, or contributions you may have. We are looking to grow and impact as many students as possible.
For more information and/or questions, please contact us at: techandentrepreneurshipladder@gmail.com
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