The creative economy, encompassing cultural and creative industries, produces an estimated 50 million to approximately 186 million jobs worldwide (according to UNESCO and other sources). The British Council intends to equip over 100,000 creatives in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region with Creative Enterprise business skills under the Creative Economy Programme.

SFAN is part of the implementing partners in Ghana selected by the British Council to bring you the SoCreative eLearning Course for entrepreneurs in industries like fashion, music, film, arts and crafts, and photography. The course provides comprehensive training in various aspects of creative entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing, intellectual property rights, social entrepreneurship, policy, and more. It is self-paced, allowing learners to progress at their own speed and convenience.

The British Council has declared that top-performing learners across the region will be shortlisted for grant funding to support their businesses.

Paul Kweku Akrofie, SSA Regional Programme lead at British Council, says: “At the British Council, we are committed to building the business and entrepreneurial skills of creatives across the creative industries. Through our various Creative Economy programmes over the years, we have supported creatives and creative organisations to develop sustainable businesses, access new markets, and strengthen long-term careers. The SoCreative Learning Programme was designed to increase access to world-class enterprise skills training through flexible, hybrid learning that is locally grounded and globally informed. The courses have been developed by our partners at the University of Arts London, Henley Business School, Belle and Co, Afrinolly as well as with various partners and case studies across the continent. We are pleased to partner with organisations in the industry who are delivering these courses to creatives on the ground, using it to strengthen their creative communities and support the growth of our creative entrepreneurs in Ghana and across Africa.”

Tom-Chris Emewulu, SFAN Founder and President says: “We are delighted to partner with the British Council Ghana on this vital initiative. At SFAN, we firmly believe that young people are smart, and if given the skills and opportunities to engage the real world, magic will happen. The SoCreative Learning Programme aligns perfectly with our core mission of equipping Africa's youth with the tools and opportunities needed to build fulfilling, sustainable careers. I’ve taken the course myself and can confidently say that it’s highly relevant for every creative, regardless of their experience level.”

Application for the first batch is open until January 30th. To apply, visit www.readyforwork.africa/creative-entrepreneurship or contact SFAN at 0302802935.