BiT-BiTec has started the Innovation and Talent Empowerment training program for high school students

[December 14, 2024 Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]

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Bahir Dar Institute of Technology Business Incubation and Techno-Entrepreneurship Center (BiT-BiTec) has started a comprehensive Innovation and Talent Empowerment training program aimed at inspiring and equipping high school students with entrepreneurial mindsets and technical skills.

Dr. Amare Kassaw, Director of BiT-BiTec, extended a warm welcome to the students and underscored the role of BiT-BiTec in supporting the development of entrepreneurial skills. He explained that the center’s goal is to help transform ideas into business concepts by offering training in areas like entrepreneurship, product development, and startup management. He motivate students to apply the skills learned in the program to real-world challenges and future business ventures.

Dr. Muluken Zegeye, Deputy Scientific Director for Research and Community Service, in his opening speech, acknowledged the efforts of the BiT-BiTec team in designing the training program. He highlighted that the center regularly offers various programs to the local community and emphasized the importance of the graduates' success globally. He also urged the students to bring innovative ideas to the center, aligning them with modern trends, and to work towards turning these ideas into viable businesses. Finally, he emphasized the importance of aligning with global trends in science and technology to become competitive on the world stage.

Mr. Girmaw Ashebir, Internal Relations and Communication Director of BDU, stated in his speech that the university offers various short training programs to the community. He emphasized that such training is crucial for remaining competitive in the digital world and for developing a generation advanced in science and technology. He also embolden the students to fully engage in the training, transform their ideas into startups, and become competitive.

The training is set to continue for three days, covering topics such as innovation and future-ready skills, design thinking for problem-solving, digital literacy, and emerging technologies like IoT and 3D printing. Upon successful completion of the training, mentors will be assigned to guide the students for the next two months to help them develop and execute their projects. Through this initiative, BiT-BiTec aims to empower young minds to become the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

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