Gerold Dreyer

Facilitating market access for export-ready MSMEs |
WEF Global Shaper

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From Namibia to New York | One talented Namibian artist will soon have the opportunity to perform at the iconic Apollo Theater in NYC.

Follow this link to apply this one in a lifetime opportunity: https://t.co/YW9xd3Qhs8

Deadline for applications is Monday, 2 September 2024.

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Brazil-Namibia Trade Mission 🇧🇷🇳🇦

The 2-day mission consisted of a business forum, followed by B2B matchmaking and sectoral roundtables. The Brazilian entities also had targeted site visits and meetings scheduled to unlock potential partnerships, source new clients/ suppliers.

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Opportunity alert 📎

Calling all change-makers, thinkers and doers! This is your chance to be a part of the Global Shapers Windhoek Hub.

We are now accepting applications so don't miss out. 😀

Apply now at: https://t.co/UeG8GAjcy0
Deadline: 5th August 2024

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It's been 5 months since the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos. 🇨🇭

In response to the AM's thematic areas, we at the @WindhoekShapers launched two new projects in partnership with key local stakeholders. We believe in collaboration as we address the world's most pressing challenges.

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Get ready for EduVote 2024, an informative and educational panel discussion aimed at bridging the gap between young voters and the electoral process. Learn from and engage with young leaders and decision-makers.

Tickets are FREE! Register here: https://t.co/BfkY1tMNCy

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Calling all NUST students and academics with pioneering ideas! Dive into the Venture Building as a Service Program, where innovation meets entrepreneurship, crafting your ideas into thriving ventures ready for the market.💡

Apply now!
@NUST_Namibia

#Innovation
#Entrepreneurship

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I am pleased to share that we officially launched the Namibia Fatty Oils Export Guide for MSMEs.  Over the past few months, Hasekiel Johannes and I worked meticulously on the guide targeted at MSMEs trading in fatty oils such as Marula, Manketti, Ximenia & Kalahari Melon. 👏

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Mark your calendars for the launch of the Namibia Fatty Oils Export Guide for MSMEs on 23 April 2024.

Register to attend here: https://t.co/bL9N24Ps8b

The launch will also be livestreamed on our Facebook page should you not be able to physically attend.

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MEET THE LEADERS - DAVOS DEBRIEF

Tune in to hear African Shapers share our perspectives on representing youth voices, engaging world leaders about pertinent glocal challenges and advancing cooperation in a fragmented world at the recent @wef Annual Meeting.

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I've been invited to the @wef Annual Meeting, which will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from 15-19 January '24.

I'm honoured to be part of the @GlobalShapers #Davos50 representing the voices of the +16,000 shapers in +140 countries.

#Davos50 #Davos2024 #WEF2024

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SHAPESKILLS COHORT 4 GRADUATION 🎓

A hearty congratulations to the 11 graduates of our flagship project - ShapeSkills. 🥳 Along with our partner, Impact Tank, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours. Welcome to the ShapeSkills alumni community. 😊

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The curriculum included:
✅️ Conditional formating
⏳️ Sorting and filtering
🟰 Formulas (SumIF, CountIF, CountA)
❓️IF and nested IF functions
🆙️ VLookup and HLookup
📊 Creating and formating charts/graphs

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SHAPESKILLS IV: ICT 🔊

On the 2nd of December, our external facilitator, Lenis Heita, concluded the cohort with an intermediate and advanced Microsoft Excel workshop. The importance of Excel proficiency in the professional world can not be overstated.

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The curriculum included:
🚀Developing an innovative solution
⛓️Understanding the value chain
🎯Finding your target market
🧩Product-market fit
📝Drafting a business plan
💰Types of funding and investment
🎤 Pitching

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On the 25th of November, the @WindhoekShapers new recruit, Tuyamba Akwaake, shifted gears and facilitated the Entrepreneurship workshop. ShapeSkills has a dual objective - preparing graduates for the job market AND equipping them with the tools to start their own businesses.

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The curriculum included: 🔍 an overview of the project life cycle 📝 drafting a concept note 💰 crafting a compelling funding proposal 🗂 effective project reporting and documentation

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On the 18th of November, @bradleymasen and Lolita de Almeida from the @WindhoekShapers effortlessly led the Project Management workshop. 🎬 The module is an integral part of ShapeSkills as it applies in almost every aspect of our professional lives. 🔗

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GERMAN APPRENTICESHIP CONNECT PROGRAMME 2023

@NIPDB in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Namibia hereby invites Namibian youth between the ages of 18-25 years to apply for the German Apprenticeship Connect Program.

Apply here: https://t.co/VfHfVdEenI

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It was an interactive session covering: 📑 honing professional writing skills 🧑🏽‍💻 conducting research using credible sources 📧 email etiquette 📝 drafting a CV/resume & cover letter 👥️ interview preparations

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On the 11th of November, the @WindhoekShapers officially launched the fourth cohort of our flagship project - ShapeSkills - in partnership with Impact Tank Namibia. The first workshop focused on Communications and was facilitated by Kina Indongo and I. 📝📲💻