BYUMS Africa Region
Free career and leadership community for young African professionals and entrepreneurs
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The BYUMS Africa Region community connects young professionals and entrepreneurs across Africa, particularly in Kenya and Ghana, with experienced business leaders. It is part of the BYU Management Society, a network focused on growing moral and ethical leadership.
Members find practical help for starting and building a career, from work readiness guidance to conversations with seasoned professionals from Africa and America. Entrepreneurs can test their ideas in regional business plan competitions. The community is free to join and is a place to meet peers who want to lead with integrity.
Outcomes
- Grow a trusted professional network across Africa
- Prepare for work with stronger professional skills
- Learn from experienced mentors in your field
- Turn business ideas into competition-ready plans
- Lead with moral and ethical confidence
What's included?
Career Development Webinars
Webinars co-hosted with the Skep Foundation on topics such as digital jobs and human capital development, led by accomplished professionals who share practical career lessons.
Mentorship
Access to accomplished professionals from Africa and America who share their career paths and offer practical advice on how to succeed at work and grow as a leader.
Work Readiness Guide
A guide covering attitudes, behavior, soft skills and professional skills to help members get ready for the workplace and stand out with employers.
Business Plan Competitions
Regional competitions where entrepreneurs present their business plans to judges and can win cash prizes, giving them a way to test and sharpen their ideas.
Resource Library
Skill development resources and an entrepreneurship directory members can use to keep building their careers and ventures over time, alongside career opportunities.
Who is this for?
- Students and recent graduates in Africa preparing to enter the workforce and build professional skills
- Young professionals who want mentors, networking and career development support from experienced leaders
- Entrepreneurs who want to sharpen a business idea and compete in regional business plan competitions
About the creator
BYU Management Society Africa Region
Professional network for moral and ethical leaders across Africa
The BYU Management Society is a professional network whose mission is to grow moral and ethical leadership around the world. It brings together professionals through local chapters and helps members further their career development. The Africa regio...