Our Mentoring Program

The primary goal of our mentoring program is to empower young professionals to be economically independent through the following

Life-Skills Coaching

Career Mentoring

Career Planning
Skills Development
Networking & Professional
Relationship
Industry Insights
Career Transitions
Work-life Balance

Impact of Our Mentoring Program

Our mentoring program, conducted in partnership with development organisations like LSETF, GIZ, UNDP has transformed participants’ lives by enhancing employability, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting personal and professional growth. Here are the key impacts:

Increased Employment and Entrepreneurship

Over 70% of students have secured employment or established their own businesses, with many finding success in high-demand jobs. By equipping students with practical, marketable skills, the program empowers them to earn sustainable incomes and contribute to local economies.

Income Generation

Participants become economically independent, reflecting the program’s emphasis on financial independence through skilled trades. Graduates from top-earning trades achieve significant earnings, demonstrating the economic value of skills.

Soft Skills and Continuous Improvement

Mentors emphasized the importance of continuous improvement, with over 40% of students consistently advancing their personal and professional skills. Soft skills training enhanced their abilities in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, all of which are critical for career success.

Skill Development and Career Readiness

The program provide essential skills training in areas like resume writing, interviewing, and business management, enabling students to enter the workforce confidently. By the program's end, all students develop professional CVs and career portfolios, making them highly competitive in the job market.

Personal Branding and Marketing Skills

Students gain valuable personal branding insights and digital marketing skills, learning to effectively promote themselves and their personal brand. This includes leveraging social media, a vital tool for building brand presence in today’s marketplace.

One-on-One and Group Mentorship

Students benefit from both individualized support and group interactions, allowing them to gain insight from their mentors and peers alike. This approach also fostered a support network where students could discuss challenges openly and find encouragement from others facing similar hurdles.

Incentives and Recognition

The Support Expertise Enablement Donation (SEED) initiative reward high-performing students, fostering a growth-oriented culture. Monthly awards recognize students who demonstrated exceptional skill application, motivating others to excel and apply their training.

Community and Economic Impact

The program has a lasting impact on local communities as self-employed graduates have the potential to hire others, generating employment opportunities. With a focus on in-demand trades, the program equips students for sustainable careers, contributing positively to community development.

Remote Mentoring and Counseling

The program used technology like WhatsApp to ensure continuity in mentoring sessions, even during the pandemic. This allowed for uninterrupted guidance and fostered a sense of community and accountability among students and mentors.

Self-Improvement and Professional Growth

Mentors continuously assessed students' progress, rating them on a scale of continuous improvement. By the end, students not only understood the importance of self-improvement but actively practiced it, with many demonstrating a consistent drive to improve professionally and personally.

Overall, our mentoring program has not only equipped students with career and life skills but has also instilled in them a growth mindset, making them adaptable and proactive contributors to the workforce and their communities. Our mentoring program fosters a holistic transformation, empowering students with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed professionally and personally.