Learn about emotional intelligence and why we think it is one of the most important things you DON'T learn in school. Master your command of your emotions to give you the edge and develop your EQ - the underrated but equally important - cousin of IQ.
Sharpen your execution skills to so that you may consistently take ideas to reality. Gain experience setting KPIs and utilizing measurable metrics to develop a winning strategy and culture.
Develop your fundraising skills to enhance your ability to bring projects and ideas into existence. Develop a financially sophisticated toolkit that includes knowledge of financial statements, equity distribution, as well as valuation and negotiation.
The ability to lead and manage a team is critical to being influential and impactful. Learn some of the best practices of management and gain first-hand exposure and experience as a leader of consequence.
Even the best ideas - especially the best ideas - need to be launched perfectly. Over the course of the program you will learn how to craft and execute the perfect strategy to take your products, services, and ventures to market and start leaving your mark on the world.
Navigating career decisions as a young adult can feel overwhelming and daunting. We offer the information and guidance you need to help you take charge of this critical period and build an action plan for a future that excites and motivates you daily.
The fundamental building block of any success is the ability to set goals, plan around them, and execute on them in order to deliver desired outcomes. We aim to propel you in your pursuit of personal, professional, and educational goals through accountability and encouragement.
The importance of positive role models cannot be understated. Over the course of the program, our mentors will be accessible and committed to nurturing their participants growth and progress through sharing experiences and insights accrued over years of exposure and endeavor.
A critical component of the SPARK experience is gaining exposure from experienced leaders who have lessons and insights of tremendous value gathered over many years of successes and failures. Beyond the opportunity to meet and network with some luminary figures, the early exposure is sure to bring invaluable inspiration and insight to all participants.
You can learn by listening, and you can learn orders of magnitude more by doing. As such, we don't operate as a regular classroom. Through our interactive workshops we fully engage and immerse participants in a challenging environment to maximize their learning and help them push their limits.
The carefully selected and curated SPARK Community is one of the most valuable assets of the program. The program is structured leveraged this community in order to provide consistent mentorship and connection as you take on the challenges of being a young leader.
Competitions bring out the best in us, and push us to our limits. We use adrenaline fueled games and challenges to fast-track growth and learning in a fun, supportive and healthy manner.
The program consists of 9 sessions.
Each session will be approximately 5 hours long and the program will be delivered over the course of 9 months.
We reserve the right to make any changes to the program.
Applications are due on rolling basis
The first event will be held towards the end of November and will continue for a period of 8 months, while mentorship will continue for 12 months.
Successful candidates will receive a calendar and curriculum breakdown detailing the times, dates, and topics covered.
Participants who miss sessions for unavoidable reasons, can replace up to 3 sessions by attending future SPARK programming.
Program fees for students living in Egypt are at a subsidized rate of 5,000 EGP courtesy of our sponsors.
Program fees for students living outside of Egypt are at a rate of $600.
Applicants who demonstrate an inability to pay these fees are encouraged to apply for need-based financial aid.
Program fees are non-refundable.
Future Energy Corporation is a global next generation energy company, developing renewable energy infrastructure and advanced energy solutions.
The company is headquartered in Egypt with subsidiaries in Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean.
We are largely a product of our education, and given the importance of this field, FEC contributes significant resources to empower the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and skills they need to create projects, social enterprises or businesses. In accordance with these values we are sponsoring SPARK! Ventures to make the program accessible to as many people as possible.
