Training young female entrepreneurs on a national-scale: the Greek 'Genesis' Project case study
Journal
EuroMed Journal of Management
Date Issued
2021
Author(s)
DOI
10.1504/EMJM.2021.117783
Abstract
This paper presents a model of training for young females in metropolitan as well as
semi-urban and rural areas addressing the barriers and skill and competencies needs of
a generally disadvantaged social group. The model formed the basis of a large scale
intervention implemented through a partnership between the largest in terms of
research output and student numbers Greek universities and government. The
development, deployment and evaluation process are detailed and conclusions and
recommendations on how this project can serve as a blueprint for other countries
wishing to address the problem of female employment and economic development
through entrepreneurship with an emphasis on new technologies.
semi-urban and rural areas addressing the barriers and skill and competencies needs of
a generally disadvantaged social group. The model formed the basis of a large scale
intervention implemented through a partnership between the largest in terms of
research output and student numbers Greek universities and government. The
development, deployment and evaluation process are detailed and conclusions and
recommendations on how this project can serve as a blueprint for other countries
wishing to address the problem of female employment and economic development
through entrepreneurship with an emphasis on new technologies.