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Njie Charakh youth, women entrepreneurship training gains momentum 

Jun 23, 2023, 11:55 AM | Article By: Alieu Bobb

The youth and women business training for self-employment and sustainability organised by Njie Charakh World Market is gaining momentum with participants making significant amounts of profit from materials given to them by the CEO of Njie Charakh World Market to sell and keep their profits.

Participants were provided with material support for both men and women wear as part of practical sessions to experience sales and returns helping them gain vital skills in business. 

The local business magnate also disbursed D100,000 to small investors to uplift their businesses and expand into new areas. 

A trainee who received materials to sell and keep her profit from the businessman and philanthropist said she has so far made over twenty thousand dalasis profit.

She outlined the benefits of the training and commended Njie Charakh and team for coming up with the important initiative to educate women and youths in business. 

 The three months capacity scheme targeting women and youth entrepreneurs is a major effort by CEO Sarr to complement government’s efforts.

The enterpreneurship training also seeks to introduce the 150 participants to startup ideas and ways to effectively launch entrepreneurial ventures.

The objective is to support entrepreneurs to turn the smallest investment into major successes through models introducing participants to business management in the three month training. 

Modou Sarr, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Njie Charakh World Market said he aims to support small businesses and startups to embrace strategies for success in expanding as a major effort to boost small local businesses. 

Mr. Njie said the initiative is part of his corporate social responsibilities.

Participants in the business startup training promised to do their best to effectively utilise the opportunity. 

Scores of young entrepreneurs are looking to start business ventures in various industries but are discouraged by income and financial requirements. The training is a singular opportunity to teach and orient young people in ways to invest with the smallest means available to them.