Tech4Her@NAWEM is completely free of charge and to ensure success of the program, it was essential that trainees were committed to fully participating in the program. Hence, emphasis was given to the trainee selection process. An online application system was setup for candidates to register and submit their applications. Then shortlisted candidates were required to submit an Entrepreneurial Readiness Assessment from. Based on the assessment, selected candidates were invited to attend and online interview. 

During the interview, potential trainees were asked to describe their business, the challenges they had faced during the pandemic and their future plans. Most of trainees were severely impacted business wise and needed guidance to move to forward. 

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We deliberately lengthened the selection process to weed-out those who did not have staying power. 

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Selection process explained

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The application was open to all women who are currently running a small/ micro business. To submit an application, applicants were required to follow the steps below:

1. Click the Apply button at the top right corner.

2. Complete the Stage1 application form & submit.

3. Shortlisted applicants will sent an Entrepreneurial Readiness Assessment form to complete and submit.

4. Selected candidates will be required to attend a final online interview before confirmation.

5. Successful candidates will be sent a confirmation letter with details of the program.

6. Candidates will be invited to attend a launch to meet the team, the trainers, and for networking.