The Institute trains and equips young people under the age of 20 with some knowledge of business development and entrepreneurial knowledge. This opportunity is open to business development, management, entrepreneurship, arts and social science students and young practitioners and developers from all other professional fields. The Young IPBDEN Network seeks to:
To provide a platform for young professionals (aged 20 years and under) to exchange ideas and experience in local, international commercial businesses and other forms of business development and entrepreneurial mechanisms
To provide access for young professionals interested in business development and other forms of entrepreneurship in Nigeria and West Africa to network with their peers and develop a mentorship arrangement between young arbitrators and seasoned practitioners.
To promote the use of IPBDEN and other forms of entrepreneurial business by young professionals as a first option for business management both nationally and within West Africa.
The applicant in order to qualify must show evidence of being within the age range, be either a business development, management, administration, social science students or a professional in a recognised industry or sector, be referenced by at least one persons and successfully complete a two-day stage one training.