ABOUT NEX LINKS
“Nex Links Young Entrepreneurs Follow-up Networks” is a program focused on the creation of mechanisms and tools to support young entrepreneurs in the start up and scale up phases of business creation. Defined as a one-stop shop, Nex Links serves as a focal point for learning and networking and will improve the level and consistency of follow-up services to young entrepreneurs. "Nex" represents the linkages that a resource center could offer to young business leaders. It comes from the word nex(us) meaning a connecting point. It also emphasizes a follow-up component as implied by the word nex(t). To expand and consolidate its existing network, YABT, its national chapters and partner organizations further develop the Business Labs' business and entrepreneurial skills training program that has proven success in the Americas. Nex Links is made prossible thanks to the support of the Special Multilateral Fund of CIDI (FEMCIDI) and the Israel Center for International Cooperation (MASHAV) and the Mount Carmel International Trainign Center (MCTC).

OBJECTIVES

• Improve follow-up services, connections, and referrals to provide entrepreneurial young people of the Americas additional, viable options for sustainable personal and family income through the creation of self-employment, social and business startup opportunities.
• Improve access to business information, training, technology, and advisory services and resources - both technical and financial - to increase entrepreneurs' management capacity and business survivability.
• Institutionalize "Nex Links" and similar programs with local governments, schools universities and the community in participating countries.
• Establish Small Business Development Centers as physical locations for entrepreneurs to access services an resources.