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“Social Media for Social Good” Workshop with Beth Kanter
On Monday May 14th, Akilah was honored to welcome to our campus Beth Kanter, a leading pioneer in the communications and marketing industry for the nonprofit sector. Beth is a published author and blogger, named by Fast Company as one … Continue reading
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Tagged beth kanter, networking, Rwanda, social change, social media
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Marriott International Recruits Akilah Students
After a rigorous application and interview process, Akilah students received good news this week: 14 of our soon-to-be graduates have been accepted into training programs through Marriott International that are specially fast-tracked to careers! On April 24, Marriott representatives traveled to … Continue reading
Akilah’s Partnership with Women for Women International on the Culinary Arts Training Program
Last fall, the Akilah Institute was approached by Women for Women International (WfWI) with a proposal to jointly develop a Culinary Arts program to educate vulnerable women in essential cooking skills (Read our press release on the program here>>). Although Akilah’s focus … Continue reading
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Tagged cooking, culinary arts, Rwanda, women for women international
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Akilah Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day
Last Thursday, April 19th, marked Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom HaShoah. This day is a national memorial day in Israel, and serves to commemorate the approximately six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Signed into law in 1953 by … Continue reading
Social Change Projects
Social Change Projects are a very integral part not only of the Akilah curriculum, but also of the Akilah spirit and mission. Our students begin planning their Social Change Projects in their Leadership & Ethics course during their second semester … Continue reading
Celebrating New Mentor Relationships
On the 13th of March 2012, the Akilah Leadership & Mentoring Program (ALMP) Phase II was initiated with 18 new Mentors & Mentees. The event was well attended, and involved both the old and new Mentors. We have an amazing … Continue reading
International Women’s Day at Akilah
Last Thursday marked International Women’s Day (IWD), a holiday to celebrate the progress and achievements of women around the world. At Akilah this day has a particularly special meaning, as we strive to prepare our students to be not only … Continue reading
A Special Video Message from the Akilah Students
Happy International Women’s Day from the Akilah students and faculty!
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Information Sessions: Akilah Tours Rwanda
Our next academic year begins in September 2012, and we are looking forward to a very strong class, both in our ongoing Hospitality Management Program and our flagship Entrepreneurship Program. But in order to receive a diverse pool of qualified … Continue reading
2011 Highlights at Akilah
Akilah received a $30,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bob Zoellick, President of the World Bank, spoke at an event for Akilah, sponsored by the Marriott in Washington D.C. Akilah CEO Elizabeth Dearborn Davis met with Rwandan … Continue reading
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Tagged bill & melinda gates foundation, highlights, paul kagame, World Bank
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