Some 50 proprietors running low-cost private schools in Lagos will go through a training targeted at transforming them into smart entrepreneurs.
The training tagged Edupreneur, is being run by the Covenant Keepers Business Network (CKBN).
CKBN President, Mr Yinka Onibokun, said the school owners will spend six months from March 19, learning the business side to effectively run a school.
He said: “Eduprenuer is an innovative incubation Educational Development programme that brings together selected school owners to learn the business aspect of school adminisration on designated days for six months.”
They will learn about: Personal Financial Planning; building a business system; edupreneurial skills; registration and legal framework; developing a school plan; cash flow planning; and marketing and branding.
Other modules include: building a school system; using technology to run 21st century schools; Conducting effective meetings, and managing growth workshop.
Onibokun said on completing the training, the participants should have clear vision and mission statements, strategy, cashflow and accounting principles, school operation manuals, Human resources management and capacity required for their school as sustainable businesses.