Blessing Ikpia partners Elite Global AI, launches AI Women Rising Program

Elite Global AI, a subsidiary of Elite Global Intelligence Technology, in collaboration with the Blessing Ikpia Women Empowerment Initiative, has launched the AI Women Rising program. The initiative aims to equip African women with essential AI skills, empower their entrepreneurial pursuits, and break down barriers in one of the world’s most transformative industries.

Women have long been the backbone of Africa’s progress, yet they’ve been systematically excluded from industries like AI and technology, where the future is being shaped. Through AI Women Rising, we are not only addressing this gap but also creating pathways for women to thrive and lead,” says Blessing Ikpia, Lead Director of the AI Women Rising Program.

The AI Women Rising program mission is to ensure that no woman’s voice is silenced, no dream remains unfulfilled, and no ambition is left unrealized,” says Dr. Vwakpor Efuetanu, Founder, and CEO of Elite Global AI.
The program’s focus is clear: to empower marginalized women, particularly those from underserved regions, with high-demand AI skills, job readiness training, and entrepreneurial tools. By doing so, it seeks to address both gender inequality and economic disparity, creating a ripple effect that benefits families, communities, and entire economies.
The initiative is designed to meet women where they are, removing barriers to access and tailoring its curriculum to local realities.

Participants are taught the fundamentals of AI, machine learning, and data analysis with a focus on practical applications. Whether it’s using AI for crop monitoring in agriculture, improving patient outcomes in healthcare, or automating processes in small businesses, the program ensures that women gain skills they can immediately apply.

With the help of Elite Global AI’s job simulation tools, participants build resumes, hone interview skills, and master workplace communication. This training prepares them to step confidently into real-world opportunities.

Women learn how to leverage AI tools to grow small businesses, from customer analytics to marketing automation. Case studies of successful African women entrepreneurs serve as inspiration and proof of what’s possible.

Each participant is paired with a mentor from a Fortune 500 company or a successful entrepreneur, ensuring they have guidance and support throughout their journey. Networking events connect participants with potential employers and investors, opening doors to new possibilities.

To ensure accessibility, the program combines online training with in-person workshops. For women in areas with limited internet access, preloaded offline content on tablets is provided, ensuring no one is left behind.
The pilot phase of AI Women Rising aims to train 1,000 women in its first year, with a projected job placement or entrepreneurial success rate of 70% within six months.

The impact goes beyond individual success stories, Household incomes are expected to increase by at least 50% post-training. By Year 2, participants will create at least 500 new jobs through entrepreneurship initiatives.

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