{"id":7424,"date":"2023-09-08T19:15:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T19:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/?p=7424"},"modified":"2023-09-08T19:15:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T19:15:30","slug":"call-for-applications-horticulture-business-challenge-hbc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/call-for-applications-horticulture-business-challenge-hbc\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications:\u00a0Horticulture Business Challenge (HBC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a tertiary or technical institute student in agriculture or a recent graduate with a passion for horticulture? \ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HBC, organized by the Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council (GNBCC), is an immersive, fully-expensed 10-day program designed to empower tertiary students and aspiring entrepreneurs in the field of agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HBC_2023_Trifold_Brochure.pdf\">Download the Online Brochure<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to find out more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why HBC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By joining the HBC, participants will have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide business solutions to real\u00a0problems faced by Dutch-Ghanaian companies\ud83d\udca1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquire practical skills in the field of horticulture \ud83c\udf3f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forge meaningful networks \ud83e\udd1d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have access to coaching sessions by well-seasoned professionals.\ud83d\udcbc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Scan\u00a0the QR Code below or click\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/BT16V2hcPDiMh4yL9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Complete and submit the online application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@gnbcc.net\">info@gnbcc.net<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;or WhatsApp: 0200151964 for any inquiries or assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to Ghana&#8217;s horticulture sector! 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