December 16, 2020
On December 11, Barbadian entrepreneur Tirshatha Jeffrey met with US Ambassador Linda Taglialatela to discuss her completion
of the prestigious US-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP).
Through this “WEAmericas” IVLP, female entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and even as far away as South Africa, examined how the United States supports women in business.
During the three-week virtual programme, participants explored mentorship, job shadowing, education, and skills-development programs offered by government, colleges and universities, businesses, and private sector associations to prepare women for leadership roles and success as owners and managers of small, medium, and large businesses.
“This was an incredible experience,” Tirshatha said.
Local Entrepreneur Tirshatha Jeffrey Completes U.S.- Sponsored Business Program
Home | News & Events | Local Entrepreneur Tirshatha Jeffrey Completes U.S.- Sponsored Business Program U.S. Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela presents Ms. Jeffrey with a certificate of completion for a prestigious women entrepreneurship program.
On December 11, Barbadian entrepreneur Tirshatha Jeffrey met with U.S. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela to discuss her completion of the prestigious U.S.-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
Through this “WEAmericas” IVLP, female entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and even as far away as South Africa examined how the United States supports women in business. During the three-week virtual program, participants explored mentorship, job shadowing, education, and skills-development programs offered by government, colleges and universities, businesses, and private sector associations to pr