The BYU Management Society Africa Region is the main chapter that all the chapters in the Africa region are under. The Africa Region focuses on leadership & professional development. Events are held virtually so that anyone in Africa can participate. Additionally, we have many country specific chapters in Africa that host their own events from time to time. You can click on the chapter page links below to join a chapter and be made aware of any upcoming events. If you don’t see your country listed and are interested in helping to start a chapter in your country, please reach out to us at management_society@byu.edu. Click here to view the Africa Region's "Skill Development Resources and Career Opportunities in Africa." This document highlights valuable sources for personal and professional growth and partner organizations of the BYU Management Society; it will be updated occasionally. Partner Organizations: Launching Leaders - • Launching Leaders is an online course, designed to help you improve your life. It focuses on personal development and leadership principles, powered by faith. Topics include identifying your core values, planning your life and effective mentorship. • There is no charge for the course. • The course lasts for 5 weeks during which you cover one chapter of the materials each week. • In summary, the total time required for the course is 15 hours over a 5-week period. Participants who attend each of the gathering meetings and do the assignments will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Launching Leaders organization. • Launching Leaders courses will be offered periodically throughout the year. If one is not scheduled and you’d like to participate, please email us at management_society@byu.edu to let us know of your interest and what country you live in. Skep Foundation – Skep’s mission is to empower Africans to secure global jobs. They do this by focusing on three operational pillars: increasing digital skill capacity, connecting talent to market, and fostering entrepreneurship. You can find out more by visiting their website at skepfoundation.org Interweave Solutions - Master of Business in the Streets (Level 1-MBS) is a free online or in-person course used to help you start a small business or improve the operations of a business you have already started. For additional information on the taking the Masters of Business in the Streets courses, please visit https://www.interweavesolutions.org/mbs/
