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CAURI CONNECT: A First Cohort of Committed Participants Faces the Test of Reality

WE CAURI has selected 24 young people for Cohort 1 of CAURI CONNECT. Beyond their resumes, it was their entrepreneurial mindset and initiative that guided our selection. Here’s a look back at the rigorous selection process at the heart of our ecosystem in Abomey.

07 Jun 2026
CAURI CONNECT: A First Cohort of Committed Participants Faces the Test of Reality Jun 2026
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WE CAURI has selected 24 young people for Cohort 1 of CAURI CONNECT. Beyond their resumes, it was their entrepreneurial mindset and initiative that guided our selection. Here’s a look back at the rigorous selection process at the heart of our ecosystem in Abomey.

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Beyond the Resume: The Entrepreneurial Mindset

Following a call for applications on our digital channels and within local communities, WE CAURI implemented its exclusive selection process, the World Café Collectif©. This session took place at the CAEB Center in Abomey, which we thank for hosting us and for its commitment to working alongside us as a key local partner in this ecosystem. The goal of this exercise was clear: not to limit ourselves to simply reviewing applications, but to observe, in a real-world setting, the candidates’ clarity of vision, initiative, resilience, and alignment with the requirements of our operations.

A Commitment We Stand By

Following this intensive session and rigorous deliberation, 24 young people were selected to join the first cohort. We would like to congratulate these successful candidates on the quality of their approach and the clarity of their vision, thereby confirming their place in this pilot project. This selection reflects our deep conviction: the quality and strength of commitment take precedence over quantity. These selected candidates are now embarking on a six-month journey, during which they will be supported by their PAP© mentors to transform their ambitions into a concrete and well-defined career path.

CAURI CONNECT: Building employability, one step at a time.

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