Tesfa Tadesse
Managing Partner at TAY Authorized Accountants & Auditors
New Ethiopian internship and entrepreneurship programmes
July 3, 2025
Ethiopia is in the top 20 fastest growing economies in the world. Undoubtedly, structural and regulatory development, plus investment have helped the foundations of this consistent growth. However, with 70% of the population under 30, is Gen Z the engine it is running on?
TAY Audit Service LLP, Kreston Global’s member in Ethiopia has a number of initiatives that hope to engage this generation and inspire them to be the next big thing in Ethiopian business. The firm has embedded two major initiatives, designed to support young professionals and budding entrepreneurs in the region.
Structured internship programme
Launched in 2022, TAY’s internship scheme, now in its 4th round, offers recent graduates in business, finance, natural sciences, and engineering the chance to gain real-world experience in a professional audit environment. Interns take part in live audit engagements, receiving mentorship from senior professionals across industries. The programme bridges the gap between academic study and employability, and successful interns may be invited to apply for junior auditor roles within the firm.
The initiative is free to participants and includes a certificate of completion. While interns are not employees, the programme is designed as a pathway to permanent roles, both at TAY and in the wider professional services market.
Entrepreneurship training with EYEA
In a parallel effort to support self-employment and innovation, TAY is collaborating with the Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association to deliver tailored training for young entrepreneurs. Launched this year, the programme targets university graduates who are starting or growing their own businesses. Sessions will run both in person and online, with virtual participation available via TAY’s LinkedIn channel.
Together, these two schemes underscore TAY’s commitment to building capacity and supporting sustainable careers for Ethiopia’s youth.
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