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TRAINING REPORT
TEACHER’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING
Kigali, December 3rd -14th, 2013
A training organized by
School Entrepreneurship Network (SEN Rwanda)
In collaboration with:
Sponsored by:
Who We Are
What We Do
School Entrepreneurship Network (SEN) is a
1. Entrepreneurship clubs
project that builds entrepreneurial capacity
2. Entrepreneurship Training
of Rwanda’s high school youth through
(for teachers/mentors and students in clubs)
school-based entrepreneurship clubs.
3. Entrepreneurship Competitions,
4. Entrepreneurship Plus
Find more on www.senrwanda.org
(with Talk, Read, and Relax sub-programs)
Our primary mission focus is to establish
the entrepreneurship clubs program in
Statement of Purpose
Rwandan secondary education system.
All the other programs above are there to
o Our core task:
Encourage students and support
teachers to create and sustain
entrepreneurship clubs in Rwandan
high schools.
o The core values that guide all our work:
Working with and strengthening existing
resources (e.g. teachers, curriculum,
and initiatives).
o Our long-term vision:
A flourishing entrepreneurship club in
every Rwandan high school by 2020
sustain our work with entrepreneurship
clubs.
Facts
o
o
o
o
Entrepreneurship clubs: 17 clubs in 15
districts
Competitions: 2 successful editions of the
Best Business Idea Competition so far
Training: organized for students and
teachers since 2012.
Entrepreneurship Plus: Talks, Debates,
Games and Global Entrepreneurship Week
activities organized since 2011.
TEACHER ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING - REPORT
December 3rd – 14th, 2013
1. INTRODUCTION
As part of its programs, School Entrepreneurship Network (SEN) has established the Training
Program to support its work with Entrepreneurship Clubs.
SEN’s training program is designed for:
o Educational leaders (conferences, seminars, and workshops)
o Teachers/mentors of entrepreneurship clubs (advanced entrepreneurship & mentoring)
o Students leading entrepreneurship clubs (entrepreneurship & leadership)
o Student members of the most competitive clubs (business development.)
o Competition winners with businesses or brilliant business ideas (business development)
In the perspective of building the capacity of entrepreneurship teachers, School
Entrepreneurship Network (SEN Rwanda) in partnership with the Rwanda Business
Development Center (BDC Rwanda) in Kigali, and the Regent University Center for
Entrepreneurship (RCE) in Virginia, US; have embarked on a project of training and
equipping Rwandan entrepreneurship teachers with business and entrepreneurship skills.
Through a project concept made by SEN Rwanda and shared to Dr. John Mulford, the
Director of Regent Center for Entrepreneurship in July 2013. The project of training of
entrepreneurship teachers from schools working with SEN Rwanda was agreed upon in
August, and a special intensive BDC cohort was scheduled for 10 days from December 3rd to
December 14th, 2013.
In September 2013, SEN Rwanda sent invitation letters to high schools across Rwanda to
choose one (1) entrepreneurship teacher for the training opportunity in December. Of the 30
invited teachers, 17 were expected to come from schools with entrepreneurship clubs, 8 were
to come from schools that participated in other various activities organized by SEN and the
remaining 5 were to be delegated by Umwalimu Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs)
– at provincial level – considering 1 teacher per province and Kigali City.
2. THE TRAINING OVERVIEW
At a glance…
o Training Type: Teacher Entrepreneurship Training
o Dates: December 3rd – 14th, 2013
o Venue: ALARM Training Center, Kagugu Area, Kigali, Rwanda
o Trainers who came from the United States
Jason Benedict (Strategist & Trainer, Regent Center for Entrepreneurship)
Dr. Richard L. Miller (VC, Regent Center for Entrepreneurship)
o Local Facilitators
Patrice HABINSHUTI (BDC graduate, Director of SEN Rwanda)
Anaclet BAGIRISHYA (BDC graduate, Programs Officer at SEN Rwanda)
o Attendees: 21 trainees competed the training
Training Objectives
The training was aimed equipping the teachers with:
o The knowledge and skills to plan and start their own businesses
o The advanced knowledge to effectively teach the entrepreneurship course
o The capacity and resources to mentor the students in their school –based
entrepreneurship clubs
o A platform to share the entrepreneurship experience and best practices between
different schools
o Connections to the business world
o Fuel to unlock teacher’s entrepreneurial potential
3. THE TRAINING CONTENT AND SCHEDULE
Days
Module
Tuesday
3/12/2013
Morning
-
Afternoon
Evening
Arrival of trainees
Welcome & Briefing
Wednesday
4/12/2013
Lesson 1-Intro to
Entrepreneurship
Lesson 2-Launch
Lesson 3&4- The nature of
Business, Success and Life
Purpose
Thursday
5/12/2013
Lesson 4 (Cont.)
Lesson 6-Identify
Opportunities in
Business Ecosystem
Lesson 7- Feasibility and
Business Models
I
Lesson 5-module 1
Part A Summary
Friday
6/12/2013
Lesson 8-Generating
High Potential
Business Ideas
Lesson 9-Developing
an Idea: Creative
Problem Solving
Lesson 10- Action Plan for
Module 2
Saturday
7/12/2013
Lesson 1Introduction to
Marketing
Lesson 2- Marketing
Research
Lesson 3- Segmentation
Targeting and Positioning
Lesson 4&5- Industry
Organization and
Competition, The
Marketing Mix.
Lesson 5 (Cont.)
Sunday
8/12/2013
II
Worship and
Devotions
Lesson 6- Acquiring
Customers
Monday
9/12/2013
Lesson 7- Retaining
Customers and
Revenue Model
Lesson 8- Pricing for
Profit (Breakeven)
Lesson 9- Business Model
Tuesday
10/12/2013
Lesson 10Presenting The
Business Model ***
Lesson 1- Intro to
Finance and
Operations
Lesson 2- Finance
Workshop (part 1)
Wednesday
11/12/2013
Lesson 3- Finance
Workshop (part 2)
Lesson 4- Startup and
Working Capital
Calculations
Lesson 5&6- Startup
Capital and Solving
Operational Problems,
Tightening Your Belt
Lesson 7- Presenting
the Financial Plan
Lesson 8- Example
Presentations
Presentation Practice
Final Exams
Final Exams
Presentation CompetitionWrap up-Certificate
Presentations
III
Thursday
12/12/2013
Friday
13/12/2013
Saturday
14/12/2013
IV
Trip back home
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4. TRAINERS & FACILITATORS
a. TRAINERS
Jason Benedict is strategist and trainer at Regent University Center for Entrepreneurship in
Virginia, USA, and Co-founder of Rwanda Business Development Center in Kigali. Jason has
a special interest in Business as Mission. He holds an MBA and a MA from Regent University
and also has a graduate degree in Missiology. Over the years Jason has had the pleasure of
equipping leaders around the world, leading international teams, running Kingdom
organizations, starting businesses and developing innovative ways to advance Kingdom
businesses globally.
Areas of Interest & Expertise include Entrepreneurship, Business and Organizational
Development, Finance and Investment, Strategic Missions, Community Development and
Transformation
Dr. Richard L. Miller, DSL is a VC of Regent Center for Entrepreneurship. He
earned his PhD in Strategic Leadership at Regent University. Richard is an
experienced business consultant, trainer, and life coach. Dedicated to helping
Regent’s global initiatives, he decided to mentor a BDC graduate and was assigned
to Patrice (BDC Cohort 1). Since 2012, Richard is the conceiver and trainer for
“Rwanda for “Rwanda Rising Program”, a Kingdom Business training program for
Rwanda youth mainly at university. In 2012, this program graduated 25 aspiring
young leaders and entrepreneurs, and the number increased to 39 in 2013.
b. LOCAL FACILITATORS
Patrice Habinshuti serves as the project manager of School Entrepreneurship Network (SEN).
He holds a BSc degree from KIST, he is a BDC-graduate (cohort 1), and did various training
in entrepreneurship including entrepreneurship, financial literacy, project management, etc.
Anaclet Bagirishya serves as the programs officer of School Entrepreneurship Network
(SEN). He holds a BSc from KIST and he is also a BDC-graduate.
5. TRAINING ENVORONMENT
o The careful organization of the training, the convenience of the training area and
experienced trainers made it possible to ensure a good premium learning
environment for the trainees.
Life during the training
o All the trainees lived at the training center for the entire period of the training
o The trainers also lived at the training center and unplugged support to the trainees.
o Reasonable time was allocated to networking time during coffee breaks, lunch and
dinner periods to give the trainees adequate time to network, share and work on
projects
Training Description
o The training mode: The training mode was learner-centered and participative.
o The training content: The training covered a premium content offered in the 14-week
Regent University certified program run by Rwanda Business Development Center.
This content was adapted and condensed into an intensive training program
comprising of 3 sessions per day (morning, afternoon and evening), what enabled the
trainees cover the program within 10 days.
o Practicality of the training: The training was very practical. Every teacher who
attended the training fully developed a business during the training.
o Training proceeding: All trainees had to take part to different class activities. Every
class included a participatory lesson, a group or individual practical activity, and a
presentation which was organized at the end of every session.
o Business Plan Competition: At the end of the training, all the trainees presented their
business plans to a panel of judges and the best 3 presentations to convinced were
identified. These were awarded with a Certificate of Merit. Besides, during the
awards ceremony these plans were recommended to Umwalimu Sacco Teachers’
Bank further evaluation and funding.
6. TRAINEES AND THEIR SCHOOLS
The trainees who attended the training are teachers from different schools in the
country, plus two SEN Alumni (National Winner and Runner-Up of SEN’s 2012 Best
Business Idea Competition)
List of all the trainees who attended
No.
Names
School
District
1
HATANGIMANA Jean de Dieu
Kagitumba High School
Nyagatare
2
HABUMURENYI Jackson
G.S St Aloys Rwamagana
Rwamagana
3
NTAGAWA NGANDO Fidele
Kabutare T.S.S
Huye
4
UWIMANA Mathias
G.S.St Kizito Kabatwa
Nyabihu
5
UWIZERAMALIYA Marcelline
G.S Rambura/Boys
Nyabihu
6
DEMOKARASI Callixte
E.Sc. Musanze
Musanze
7
RUKUNDO Philbert
G.S Kibyagira
Nyamagabe
8
AYIRWANDA Elisabeth
G.S Shyira
Nyabihu
9
URINZWENIMANA Claudine
E.Sc. Nyamagabe
Nyamagabe
10
TWIZEYIMANA David
EAV Rushashi
Gakenke
11
HAZATURAWABAKE Juvénal
E.S.APAKAPE
Rutsiro
12
RUGIRA Amandin Jean Paul
E.S. Gafunzo
Nyamasheke
13
NGENDAHIMANA Florien
E.S.St Francois Shangi
Nyamasheke
14
MUHIRWA Eric
G.S Rilima
Bugesera
15
RURANGIRWA Edward
Kigali Parents’ School
Gasabo
16
MUZUNGU Stanley
Gahima AGAPE S.S
Ngoma
17
HARERIM,ANA Jean Yves
ESAPG-Gitwe
Ruhango
18
NZAMURAMBAHO Frederic
G.S APAPEC Murambi
Rulindo
19
Pamela K. CONNELL
Riviera High School
Gasabo
20
UWANYIRIGIRA Immaculée
ESPANYA
Nyanza
College St André
Nyarugenge
(Winner - BBIC 2012)
21
MFURANZIMA Cedric
(National Runner Up – BBIC 2012)
7. TRAINEES AND THE BUSINESS THEY DEVELOPED
During the training, every trainee worked on a specific practical business and
presented his business plan as part of the final exam. Here is a list of all the business
presented at the business plan competition:
No.
Names
Business
1
HATANGIMANA Jean de Dieu
Irish Potatoes/IWACU SUPPLIER
2
HABUMURENYI Jackson
Money Transfer /MTN
3
NTAGAWA NGANDO Fidele
Trees Nursery
4
UWIMANA Mathias
Ware House of Beans
5
UWIZERAMALIYA Marcelline
Beauty Saloon
6
DEMOKARASI Callixte
Stellar Entrepreneurship Skills Academy/ Rural
Micro-Economy Small Businesses Incubation
Center
7
RUKUNDO Philbert
Wedding Clothing/
“You deserve smartness”
8
AYIRWANDA Elisabeth
Fresh Mushrooms
9
URINZWENIMANA Claudine
Fantastic Wedding Cakes
10
TWIZEYIMANA David
Rushashi Milk Collection Center
11
HAZATURAWABAKE Juvénal
Pig Keeping
12
RUGIRA Amandin Jean Paul
Nyama Nyama Shop
13
NGENDAHIMANA Florien
INTARE Spare Parts Shop
14
MUHIRWA Eric
Teachers Cooperative Association for Selling
Milk (TCASM)
15
RURANGIRWA Edward
Poultry Keeping
16
MUZUNGU Stanley
Intore Vocational Training Center
17
HARERIM,ANA Jean Yves
Rearing the Pigs
18
NZAMURAMBAHO Frederic
Animal Health Care Shop
19.
Pamela K. CONNELL
EXO Adventure Theme Park
20
MFURANZIMA Cedric
Agatobe k’Iwacu
21.
UWANYIRIGIRA Immaculée
Tissue Weaving
8. GRADUATION CEREMONY
Award of Certificates
After completing the 10 day training and successfully presenting their businesses, the 21
trainees were given their certificates at a colorful graduation ceremony held at ALARM
Training Center on Friday December 13th, 2013.
Apart from graduating teachers, the Ceremony was attended by the Representative of the
teachers’ bank - Umwalimu SACCO, Mr. Robert Asiimwe and the CEO of the Rwanda
Business Development Center (BDC Rwanda), Mr. Jean Bosco Iyacu and the team of
trainers (Jason Benedict & Richard L. Miller) among other guests. The facilitators from
SEN Rwanda (Patrice Habinshuti, Anaclet Bagirishya and Bernard Uwayisaba) were
also in attendance coordinating the ceremony proceedings,
The 21 teachers who successfully completed the training and presented their businesses
received Certificates of Completion signed by Representatives of Regent University
Center for Entrepreneurship (Jason Benedict), BDC Rwanda (Jean Bosco Iyacu) and
SEN Rwanda (Patrice Habinshuti).
Business Plan Competition Awards
The following teachers were the winners:
Place
Name
Business presented
1st
TWIZEYIMANA David
Rushashi Milk Collection Center
2nd
Pamela K. CONNELL
EXO Adventure Theme Park
3rd
MUZUNGU Stanley
Intore Vocational Training Center
The above winners of the Business Plan Presentations were awarded with Certificates
of Merit jointly offered by the Rwanda Business Development Center and School
Entrepreneurship Network (SEN Rwanda).
The awarding ceremony was also attended by members of the media including Igihe,
Izuba Rirashe, La Novelle Releve and The New Times.
9. TRAINING IN PICTURES
Trainers (Jason & Richard)
Teachers during group activity
Jason helping trainees
Anaclet facilitating the class
Patrice giving a trophy to the winning group
Final Business Plan Presentations
10. AWARDS CEREMONY IN PICTURES
The room was fully packed
Speech by J. Bosco, BDC CEO
Graduation Display
Speech by Cohort Representatives
Award of Certificates of Completion
Recognition to Business Presentations Winners, Thank-You & Wrap-Up
3rd Place: Stanley Muzungu
2nd Place: Pamela Connell
SEN says “Thank-You” to Jason & Richard
1st Place: David Twizeyimana
Speech by Robert (SACCO)
“SACCO is yours and we are ready to help and support those with good business ideas as far as capital is concerned.” (Robert)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The entire team at School Entrepreneurship Network (SEN Rwanda) extends our thanks and
sincere gratitude to everyone who directly or indirectly contributed to the realization and
success of this training.
We thank everyone at Regent University Center for Entrepreneurship, and the staff of Rwanda
Business Development Center, for putting together the course and technically making it
possible.
It is also our great pleasure to express our deepest thanks to Richard & Jenny Miller Family &
Friends and to The Mugenzi Trust for providing financial means that enabled us to host all the
trainees during the training period.
All of you,
You have been a constant source of support and inspiration.
Thank you for being there!
May God bless you all abundantly
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2014!
The SEN Team
Patrice, Anaclet, Bernard & Louise
Thank- You from the Trainees
In the Media…
A BID TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN SCHOOLS
http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15585&a=17763&week=52
(Article published in “The New Times” newspaper, “Education Times” section on 25/12/2013)
ABAHAWE AMAHUGURWA YA BA RWIYEMEZAMIRIMO BAGIYE
KUYASHYIRA
MU BIKORWA
http://www.izuba-rirashe.com/m-4039-abahawe-amahugurwa-ya-ba-rwiyemezamirimobagiye-kuyashyira-mu-bikorwa.html
(Article published in “Izuba Rirashe” newspaper, “Economy” section on 17/12/2013)
ABARIMU 21 BAGIYE GUKWIRAKWIZA UBUMENYI MU KWIGANGIRA IMIRIMO
http://www.igihe.com/amakuru/muri-afurika/u-rwanda/article/abarimu-21-bagiyegukwirakwiza
(Article published on “Igihe.com” news website in “Local news” section on 14/12/2013)
Copyright © 2014 School Entrepreneurship Network (SEN Rwanda)
SEN Rwanda Office at College St. Andre
Avenue de la Justice, KN 2 Av. 159,
P.O Box 55 Kigali - Rwanda
Telephone: +250722891181 / +250788282006 / +250788743402
E-mail: [email protected]
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