Information Sessions on helping women who are engaged in entrepreneurship will be held in Gaoth Dobhair tomorrow.
The EMPOWER program, in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta is a free initiative from the innovation hubs of Atlantic Technological University and the Rubicon Centre at Munster Technological University, is providing a new program for women entrepreneurs in the Gaeltacht.
Maria Staunton, Coordinator of EMPOWER, says the programme is about building a network and confidence.
Representatives from the programme, technological universities as well as gteic managers will be hosting information sessions for interested applicants in gteic@Gaoth Dobhair, Dún na nGall on Tuesday 2nd July at 10.30am
Two programs are starting in September 2024:
- EMPOWER/CUMASÚ Tús (Start): Women with an early-stage idea (less than 18 months) looking to set up or grow their business. This programme will run once a week, for approx 4 hours, mostly online over 12 weeks.
- EMPOWER/CUMASÚ Fás (Growth): Women with a business (18 months plus) looking to scale and grow. Over 140 women have participated in the EMPOWER Program to date.
More information: www.empowerprogramme.ie/cumasu.
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