International Breweries Plc, Ilesa launched
a business plan competition called “KICKSTART” on 6th of August, 2015 to promote entrepreneurship
among Youths mainly in the South-west region of Nigeria.
Kickstart programme has been
implemented in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland & Tanzania.
International Breweries is part of the
SAB Miller family that spans the different continents of the world. As a global
player and stakeholder, SAB Miller views Youth Employment/Empowerment important
and believes such initiative is a great opportunity to help Young Entrepreneurs
establish Small Scale Businesses that will ultimately contribute to the
reduction of unemployment in the society and also better the lives of the
citizens.
International
Breweries Plc, Ilesa is investing in Youth Enterprise Development anchored on a
program called “KICK START”. The KICK START program is aimed at creating a
culture of entrepreneurship among young people by promoting business awareness
and material support through the following:
- Developing
business skills through training
- Providing
grants as start-up capital (new businesses) or
- Grants
to support expansion of existing small businesses
- Providing
post investment support (mentoring & coaching)
Shortlisted applicants will undergo an
intensive business training sessions for one (1) week on Human resources,
Business plan writing, Book Keeping and Income statements. At the end of the
training, applicants will be given one month to write the final competing
business plan which will be submitted in person at the Head Office in Ilesha,
Osun State. Afterwards, final selection is made and successful applicants are awarded.
Eligibility
- The competition is open ONLY to South Westerners of
18 to 35 years who live or have their business within the South Western region.
- Applicants must be at least 18 and at most 35 years
with valid identification (e.g National I.D; Drivers License; International
Passport; Voters Registration, etc.) as at the last day of the application
period.
- He or she must be willing to operate the business
on a full-time basis.
- Have an innovative business idea in need of a
start-up capital Or already have an existing small businesses needing capital
to expand operations.
- Energetic and entrepreneurial in approach.
- Must be able to read and write.
How to Participate
OR
All forms must be filled, signed and submitted
at the following centres:
- International
Breweries PLC, Lawerence Omole Way, Omi Asaro, Ilesha, Osun State.
- International
Breweries PLC, Head Office, 23/26 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State.
- International
Breweries Depot, Beside PZ Cussons, Off NIPCO Petrol Station, Along
Challenge, Iwo Expressway, Sanyo Area, Ibadan – Oyo State.
- International
Breweries PLC, Lawerence Omole Way, Omi Asaro, Ilesha, Osun State.
- International
Breweries PLC, Head Office, 23/26 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State.
- International
Breweries Depot, Beside PZ Cussons, Off NIPCO Petrol Station, Along
Challenge, Iwo Expressway, Sanyo Area, Ibadan – Oyo State.
- J.
Ogungbola: Odo Aro Area, Along Ogbomosho Road, Oyo state.
- Enikem
Nigeria Limited: Plot 2, Olabisi Onobanjo way, FMC, Idi Aba, Abeokuta –
Ogun State.
- Oriky
Stores: No 15, St Michael Secondary School Road, Ijoka, Akure – Ondo
State.
- J.K.
Adeyemo: Irona Street, Ado Ekiti – Ekiti State.
To your Success!!!