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Mentoring and coaching programs profoundly impact students' academic, personal, and professional development. These programs help build a supportive and nurturing learning environment, contribute to academic success, and promote the growth and reputation of the institution.

We aim to mentor 250 tertiary students over the next year. Offering academic support to students, enabling them to maintain focus on their studies and enhance their academic performance. 

This support is highly personalised to address the specific needs of each mentee. The mentors will facilitate employability preparation, guiding students in their career planning and readiness for employment while fostering the development of essential life skills.

The mentors will facilitate employability preparation, guiding students in their career planning and readiness for employment while fostering the development of essential life skills and supporting them as they complete their qualifications.

Funds will be used for:

1. Project Management for 12 months, including:
• Selecting mentors and recruiting counsellors.
• Program design includes duration, frequency, modes, activities, and training.
• Monthly progress reporting.
• Supporting the mentor/mentee relationship.
• Conduct mentoring relationship evaluations quarterly.
2. Career guidance program
• Conduct assessments to identify students' interests, strengths, and career aspirations.
• Youth Empowerment Centre workshops.
• Career assessment reports.
• Group workshops to provide feedback to student feedback.
3. Tertiary education hub
• Review students' academic records and align them with university admission requirements.
• Conduct individual advising sessions between mentors and students.
• Develop a structured curriculum covering every aspect of the university application process.
Average annual cost: R667 128-00