Sierra Leone Education in Entrepreneurial Pedagogy & Skills (SLEEK)
Sierra Leone Education in Entrepreneurial Pedagogy & Skills (SLEEK) Project Launched to Enhance Entrepreneurship Education and Job Creation.
INNOVATION SL LTD
The proud partner of the Sierra Leone Education in Entrepreneurial Pedagogy & Skills (SLEEK) project, is delighted to announce the launch of this transformative initiative under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) programme. The project aims to strengthen Sierra Leone’s capacity to foster entrepreneurship education, create quality jobs, and empower youth and women entrepreneurs.
Benefits to Sierra Leone
The SLEEK project brings tremendous benefits to Sierra Leone by:
- Enhancing entrepreneurial education across higher education institutions (HEIs).
- Developing a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Creating quality jobs, particularly for youth and women.
- Creating Strengthening partnerships between academia and the business sector.quality jobs, particularly for youth and women.
By addressing weaknesses in entrepreneurship education, SLEEK is poised to drive sustainable growth, social cohesion, and innovation within Sierra Leone.
Project Partners
The SLEEK project is a collaborative effort between renowned institutions, both local and international. The consortium partners include:
- University of Alicante (Coordinator), Spain
- Oulun Yliopisto, Finland
- Innovation (SL) Limited, Sierra Leone
- FH Joanneum Gesellschaft MBH, Austria
- University of Sierra Leone (USL/IPAM), Sierra Leone
- University of Management and Technology (UNIMTECH), Sierra Leone
- University of Makeni (UNIMAK), Sierra Leone
- Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), Sierra Leone
- United Methodist Church University, Sierra Leone as an observing partner
This partnership showcases the importance of collaboration between public and private universities in Sierra Leone, combining expertise to achieve impactful outcomes.
Theme
The theme of the SLEEK project is “Enhancing Entrepreneurship Pedagogy for Sustainable Growth and Job Creation.”
Theme
The SLEEK project aims to:
- Develop a comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum for Sierra Leonean educators.
- Establish an Entrepreneurship Academy to provide cutting-edge training for educators and integrate the business sector into the educational process.
- Support youth and women entrepreneurs by enhancing their business skills and promoting employability.
Impact
Through SLEEK, higher education institutions in Sierra Leone will:
- Enhance the quality of entrepreneurship teaching.
- Empower graduates with practical skills for the job market.
- Contribute to achieving the Erasmus+ priorities of inclusion, sustainable growth, and innovation.
- Strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, ultimately boosting economic growth and reducing unemployment.
For further details, contact Dr. Peter Umaru Kamara, PhD, Dissemination Lead, SLEEK Project and Francess Beresford-Renner SLEEK project Manager Inno SL via renner@innosl.com
