10,000 Women initiative for entrepreneurs

HYDERABAD: The Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad in association with Goldman Sachs has launched 10,000 Women initiative in India. It is a global initiative that will increase the number of under-served women entrepreneurs receiving business and management education. This initiative is built on the premise that partnerships between education, development, and business experts can help bring about significant change through improved business education for women entrepreneurs. Through this initiative, Goldman Sachs and ISB will provide world class education that will help participants unleash their full potential, think big, and grow their businesses. The objective of the programme is to provide underserved business women with a business and management education and thus help them grow the business.No of participantsOne batch shall include a minimum of 35 participants and not more than 40 participants. This includes not more than five participants who are outside the city.For these outstation participants, boarding and lodging on all Program teaching days will be provided, without charge.By the end of the programme, the women entrepreneurs will be able to:Bridge the gap of a formal management educationUnderstand the various functions that drive businessStrengthen their business by refining their business model and move to a high growth phaseGear up to meet the challenges of growing competition and complexity The programme includes 19 days of classroom instruction interspersed by on-the-job application and mentoring support. The program is spread over three months.The complete cost is borne by Goldman Sachs. For details, contact: 09886261201, 099800 08974.