WIFI

Training Workshop on "Smart Skills" for Women Entrepreneurs

The Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT/ESCAP) and Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam will organize the Training Workshop on Smart Skills for Women Entrepreneurs on 17-18 August 2023 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The event aims to help women entrepreneurs in India deepen their understanding of concepts and practices on digital marketing, social media marketing, and how to leverage e-commerce tools and platforms in their enterprises.

 

Organizer
APCICT/ESCAP
Location
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Creation Date
Date
Aug 17th 2023 - Aug 18th 2023
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