Digital Forward Center - Course Catalog

Economic mobility and business success in Africa.

Cultural awareness and business opportunities in East Africa.

Agritech and economic mobility in East Africa.

Economic development opportunities for diaspora in East Africa

The value of critical thinking and effective communication

Economic mobility and personal development in Africa

Becoming a Successful Export Entrepreneur

Available now only on the SHIFT Enterprise Academy learning management digital Forward Center

A self-paced course designed for entrepreneurs looking to export to Africa and African entrepreneurs leveraging the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Unlock Your Potential

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SHIFT Enterprise Academy - Best Year Ever Campaign 2024

SHIFT Enterprise Academy is a nonprofit social enterprise from Texas, now expanding into East Africa.

In January 2024, SHIFT proclaimed this as the 'Best Year Ever!' and it is coming to pass with many successes from our project leaders, partners, and supporters.

We have helped our ventures secured investments, launched new businesses, and continued to provide executive education and engaging meet-ups. Check out the overview and mini docuseries below to see the impact of our 'Best Year Ever' campaign.

Accessible Learning Opportunities

SHIFT Enterprise Academy is an education and technology organization focused on teaching The SHIFT Approach throughout and the diaspora.

We support entrepreneurs SME executives in achieving their future goals through learning and entrepreneurial programs

The SHIFT Experience

We focus on agribusiness, technology, and leadership, bridging education real-world application to help learners succeed contribute to their communities.

SHIFT’s B2B Solutions: Driving Innovation Through Clustering

At SHIFT Digital Forward Centers, we offer a comprehensive suite of B2B services tailored to support businesses in East Africa and beyond.

KEY COMPONENTS OF #THESHIFTAPPROACH

Experiential Learning

Entrepreneurs engage in hands-on activities, simulations, and real-world projects, designed for practical approaches and adaptive thinking.

Open Access Platform

An online learning portal providing open access to education, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs regardless of their location or background.

Community Engagement

A collaborative ecosystem connects entrepreneurs, mentors, experts, and partners, for cross cultural networking and peer learning.

Practical Application

Entrepreneurs apply learned concepts to launch and gain momentum in their ventures, aligning with tangible outcomes and business growth.

SHIFT ENTERPRISE ACADEMY