Sahara Technical and Vocational Institute (STVI) Fernanda Ferrufino Saahid Jami Christine Rathbone Elsi Romero Wais Shoja Gabriela Silva

40% 500,000 6% 1 in 5

Venture Management Experienced Business Entreprenuers Finance, Education, Foreign Relations Private & Public Education Markets Scalable, Mobile & Adaptable Low Risk, High Return

Corporate Mission Sahara Technical and Vocational Institute (STVI) is a premier outsource provider of vocational training and education for private and public entities that prepares students for an evolving workplace in a global labor market and helps them individually realize innate talents and a better quality of life.

Problems Underfunded TVET Extensive Bureaucractic Oversight Jua Kali Curriculum ≠ labor market demands Low Retention Rate Instructors Regional Inaccessibility

Venture Concept (Solutions) Accessible: Community based Competitive Instructor Compensation Quality: Certification & Diplomas Independent Supply & Administration Partner w/Government Infrastructure Projects

Market Opportunities – Regional & Kenya $2.6 TRILLION - GDP Africa in BILLION - # working in 2040 $2.2 B in 2010 for Education in Kenya 5-7% Growth of Kenyan Construction Industry Joint World Bank/UNESCO/Kenya Ministry of Education targeting TVET improvement by 2010

Market Strategy Mobile units distributed to densely populated suburban areas. Partnerships: Govt (Ministry of Education, Higher Education Loan Board HELB, local school boards, local companies/businesses Unlimited market potential (500,000 people are added to the labor force each year)

Competitive Advantage No Market Entry Barriers, Limited Competition Minimal Risk w/Easy Exit Strategies Affordability – Student Loans, Mid point Location Based Increases Access to Market Updated Technology, Materials & Equipment Independent Management & Supply Certified Instructors w/ Compensation Certifications & Standards Teacher Ratios 1:30

Funding Requirements Needed – $4 Million Funding Utilization: Start Up Operations: $550K Equipment & Mobile Units: $2 Million Training Development: $1Million Reserves: 450k Expansion Opportunities

Financials – 5 year projection Revenue Net Income Gross Margin ROI 2011 (550K) K 142K 29% 9.5% K 292K 49% 19.4% K 285K 47% 19% K 285K 47% 19% ROI for 5 year projection: 13.38%

Conclusion Entering an untouched market Opportunity for regional growth Innovative education system