Deadline: August 24, 2024 (for non-Egyptians)
Applications are open for the ILO Freelance Fast Forward Program 2024. Elevate your skillset, start a successful freelance career, and achieve independent income with this exclusive scholarship opportunity to empower learners with the most demanded tech skills.
Join the fully-funded program provided by the International Labour Organization (ILO), through its PROSPECTS programme in Egypt, in partnership with Udacity to master Front-End Development, Digital Marketing, or Business Analytics. Start your freelance career today! Through their online intense learning sessions and connecting with field experts, this program provides accessible and advanced learning opportunities to elevate skillsets and freelancing prospects for Egyptians and non-Egyptians.
Benefits
During the Freelancing Partner Program (FPP), students will:
- Receive mentorship support to land gigs.
- Set up polished freelancing profiles on various marketplaces such as Freelancer.com and Upwork.
- Navigate freelancing marketplaces and choose the most suitable ones for their skills.
- Build compelling freelancing portfolios that attract clients.
- Become familiar with the freelancing bidding process.
- Learn how to bid for projects and write winning proposals
- Gain insights into proposal writing tips and tricks.
- Integrate AI tools to enhance proposal writing techniques.
- Practice effective communication and negotiation with clients.
- Learn how to avoid scammers.
- Maintain a successful freelancing career pathway.
Eligibility
- Available to residents of Greater Cairo, Alexandria, and Damietta, including both Egyptians and non-Egyptians.
- Recent graduates, job seekers, and young professionals.
- Applicants should have a genuine interest in freelancing.
- Between 18 and 40 years old.
Application
Find your program:
- Digital Marketing and Digital Freelancing
- Front End Web Developer
- Business Analytics and Digital Freelancing
For more information, visit Freelance Fast Forward Program.
