She Leads Africa (SLA) BoostHer Program 2026

Applications are now open for the She Leads Africa (SLA) BoostHer Program 2026, a career and entrepreneurship development initiative designed to equip young Nigerian women with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to build successful businesses and careers.

The programme is implemented by She Leads Africa (SLA) in collaboration with Jobberman and offers participants a blended learning experience that combines self-paced courses, live masterclasses, mentorship, and practical business and career development support.

Whether you are planning to launch a business, grow an existing venture, or advance your professional career, the BoostHer Program provides practical training to help you achieve your goals.

About the SLA BoostHer Program

The SLA BoostHer Program was created to address the challenges that many young Nigerian women face when starting businesses or pursuing career advancement.

Through a combination of digital learning, expert-led training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, participants will gain practical knowledge that can help them improve their businesses, become more employable, and increase their earning potential.

The programme adopts a blended learning model that allows participants to complete self-paced online courses while also attending live masterclasses facilitated by experienced entrepreneurs, business professionals, and industry experts.

Its primary objective is to promote sustainable business growth, financial independence, and leadership among women in Nigeria.

Program Benefits

Successful participants will receive access to a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities, including:

• Self-paced online courses.
• Live expert-led masterclasses.
• Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Networking opportunities with fellow participants and business leaders.
• Practical business development training.
• Career development support.
• Leadership development.
• Personal growth opportunities.
• Access to a supportive community of ambitious women.
• Skills that can be applied to entrepreneurship or employment.

Learning Areas

Throughout the programme, participants will receive training in several important areas, including:

• Business ideation.
• Business growth strategies.
• Branding and marketing.
• Financial management.
• Leadership.
• Career development.
• Professional skills.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Personal development.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the SLA BoostHer Program, applicants should:

• Be a young woman.
• Be a Nigerian citizen or resident.
• Be interested in entrepreneurship, career development, or both.
• Be willing to complete the programme requirements.
• Have access to the internet to participate in online learning activities.

Who Should Apply?

The programme is ideal for:

• Women planning to start a business.
• Early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Small business owners.
• Young professionals.
• Job seekers.
• Career changers.
• Women interested in leadership development.
• Individuals seeking practical business and workplace skills.

Why Join the BoostHer Program?

The programme goes beyond traditional entrepreneurship training by combining business education with career development and leadership training.

Participants will gain:

• Practical entrepreneurial skills.
• Improved financial literacy.
• Better leadership abilities.
• Enhanced employability.
• Stronger professional networks.
• Greater confidence to pursue personal and professional goals.

Required Information

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• Personal information.
• Contact details.
• Educational or professional background.
• Information about their business (if applicable).
• Career interests.
• Any additional information requested in the online application form.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official application page.
2. Read the programme guidelines carefully.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Provide all requested personal and professional information.
5. Review your application before submission.
6. Submit your application before the closing date.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early rather than waiting until the deadline.