Project Title | Description | Objectives | Programme Area |
Minds-In-Transition programme | We provide intensive maths and science tutoring, where we focus on problem areas in those subjects | • To deepen understanding and increase the learners’ confidence in their ability to excel in these subjects. • Improved leaner academic achievements in maths and science • Improved leaner aspirations for maths and science careers • Decreased drop-out rates due to maths and science | Highschool Academic |
Lives-in-Transition programme | A soft skills development, career skills development, and master classes | • To equip learners with the social and interpersonal skills that enable them to cope with the demands of everyday life and take responsibility for what they do • To promote physical health and well-being of leaners | Highschool life-skills |
Mentorship programme | The learners are matched with a mentor over 3 years. | • To broaden understanding of industry requirements and youth career aspirations • To support learners with their career endeavours • Broadened network for leaners | Highschool Life-skills |
Career support & Exhibitions | We present different careers to leaners using different modalities | • To raise awareness of various careers and business opportunities mainly in science & other fields • To increase leaners access into higher learning and training institutions • To develop study skills | Career Skills |
Winter retreat | Grade 10s take part in week-long Winter Retreat in Magaliesburg | • Leadership & team building | Highschool Life-skills |
Field Trips | Leaners take part in educational field trips to historic sites, companies & expos | • To offer leaners a unique cultural learning experience. • To introduce learners to new environments and encouraging curiosity about a given subject. • To broadening a leaner’s understanding of the world and their place in it. • Development of social and personal skills | Highschool Life-skills |
Book Club | Leaners receive two books a year to read and discuss. We also bring writers to present about writing careers | • To promote literacy and introduce leaners to writing and writing careers • To turn leaners into book lovers • Bring learners together to learn about and discuss something that matters to them • Help learners make new connections | Arts and Culture |