Women Founders and Makers

For the promotion of women's entrepreneurship.

Women Founders and Makers

Women Founders and Makers is a training, networking, and mentoring programme for all women who have created or wish to create their own business.

Participation in the programme and access to the digital training and mentoring platforms are free of charge and last for a total of three months.

The programme consists of two parts:

Training (Learning by studying)

Total duration: 38 hours
Modules: 5
The modules have been developed by the AHEAD Entrepreneurship Center – Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development of Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece, and the 100mentors team.

Skills in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Μentoring (Learning by doing)

Specially designed by the 100mentors team for the development of the participants’ soft skills and their effective interaction with Generative Artificial Intelligence, through workflows tailored to their needs, utilizing wiserwork. Additionally, it includes personalized mentoring from a specially trained community of mentors, through a tool that combines Generative Artificial Intelligence with Human Intelligence, to deepen their knowledge.

Participation requirements

The Women Founders and Makers programme is open to all women who are:

Programme objectives

Business skills development

To acquire the necessary business skills to successfully apply modern business practices in their own companies.

Access to funding sources

To expand access to funding sources by learning how to raise capital, as well as how to develop and present their business plans.

Digital skills development

To develop the digital skills that will help promote their businesses.

Gaining knowledge and experience

To be empowered by acquiring knowledge and experience through the eyes of a mentor as they transition to the next stage of learning - Acquire knowledge when you need it.

Networking and support

To connect with others so that they receive support every step of the way.

Certification

To receive certification for the skills and knowledge they acquired.

Questions and answers

What is the Women Founders and Makers programme?: Women Founders and Makers is a free educational programme offered by Piraeus and aimed at empowering and supporting women who want to start their own business or grow an existing one. The programme's goal is to offer participants a comprehensive educational approach that will support and empower them in achieving their goals.

What does the programme include?: The Women Founders and Makers programme consists of two parts:
I. Training (Learning by studying) totaling 38 hours, divided into 5 modules, developed by the team at the AHEAD Entrepreneurship Center – Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development of Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece, and the 100mentors team.
II. Skills in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Μentoring (Learning by doing), specially designed by the 100mentors team. The course combines hands-on training in Generative AI skills within workflows tailored to the participants’ needs, using wiserwork. Participants practice workflows such as Project Management and Marketing & Sales, while receiving personalized mentoring from a specially trained community of mentors to further develop their skills and workflows.

Who is eligible to participate in the programme?: Women over the age of 18 from all over Greece who aim to start a new business or expand an existing one within the next 6 months.

Is participation in the programme free?: Yes, participation in the Women Founders and Makers programme is completely free of charge.

Who is implementing the programme?: Women Founders and Makers was launched on the initiative of Piraeus and is implemented by the 100mentors team and Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece.

How long does the Women Founders and Makers programme last?: The programme lasts three months. Classes will be held on previously agreed-upon days and times that will be communicated to participants before the programme begins.

How will the programme be implemented?: The programme will be delivered entirely online, via distance learning. Participants will be able to take part in the programme from anywhere, provided they have a stable internet connection and the necessary equipment.

Do I need special equipment to take the programme?: All you need is a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone and a stable internet connection to attend the sessions as part of the synchronous distance learning programme and to connect to the 100mentors platform, wiserwork.

What do the training and practical application of Generative AI Skills and Mentoring offer?

They provide you with essential knowledge and skills for leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in your work and daily life. The experience includes:

Asynchronous training via the GenAI Fundamentals course (5–7 additional hours) to gain an understanding of and learn how to use GenAI.
Live workshops featuring hands-on application of GenAI in workflows related to Project Management and Marketing & Sales.
Asynchronous practice via Wiserwork, so you can apply what you learn at your own pace.
Personalized mentoring from a qualified community of mentors, through the wiserwork platform.

In what language will the programme be held?: Both parts of the programme will be held in Greek. However, a basic knowledge of English is recommended, as you are likely to encounter some English terminology.

Will I receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the programme?: In order to receive a certificate of completion for the programme, your participation is required in both components (Training and Skills in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Mentoring). Specifically, successful completion requires:
A) Attendance of at least 70% of the total class hours.
B) Completion of the GenAI Fundamentals course.
C) Recognition as GenAI Empowered by creating a workflow on the 100mentors wiserwork platform.
D) Completion of programme assessment questionnaires.

Do I need to prepare in any way to participate in this programme?: No, you don't need to prepare for your participation in the programme.

What are the next steps after applying?: In case you are selected for the programme, you will be required to sit a short interview, which will determine whether you are eventually admitted. You will be notified of the status of your application via email.

Who can I contact if I have more questions about the programme?: If you have any questions, please contact 100mentors at: womenfoundersandmakers@100mentors.com

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