Life After School Mentorship program

This 5 weeks long mentorship program is meant to equip students with insights on career paths in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics. Students will learn how to draft a roadmap suitable to their interests and have mentors to guide them. Several opportunities will also be shared with participants in the process.

Week 1-Orientation (Introduction to objectives)

Career Path Exploration: Equip students with comprehensive insights into various career paths within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
Personalized Roadmap Development: Guide students in drafting personalized roadmaps that align with their interests and career aspirations.
Mentorship and Guidance: Provide students with access to experienced mentors who can offer guidance, support, and advice throughout their career exploration and development.
Opportunity Sharing: Regularly share relevant opportunities such as internships, workshops, scholarships, and networking events with participants to enhance their learning and career prospects.
Skill Development: Focus on developing both hard and soft skills necessary for success in STEAM fields, including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
Growth Tracking: Implement a system to track the progress and growth of attendees in their chosen fields of interest, ensuring they are meeting their personal and professional development goals.
Community Building: Foster a supportive community among participants, encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and peer support.
Feedback and Improvement: Continuously gather feedback from participants to improve the program and ensure it meets their evolving needs and expectations. Meeting Frequency: Saturday of every week

Beatrice wilson

Evans Domenyo

Mode: Virtual

Pairing (OR no Pairing?) - Match mentors and mentees based on skills, interests, and goals. (After 1st / Orientation Session? Or Last Session?)

Roles and Responsibilities

Mentors: Offer guidance, share experiences, and provide constructive feedback. Mentee: Set goals, seek advice, and be proactive in meetings. Program Coordinators: Facilitate matches, oversee progress, and handle any issues.

Training and Resources

Provide orientation for mentors and mentees.
Offer resources such as goal-setting templates, discussion guides, and training materials.

Communication Plan

Establish regular check-ins between the program coordinator and participants.
Provide a platform for feedback and support (Whatsapp cool? Or we should add slack?)

Evaluation and Feedback

Set up periodic evaluations to assess progress and satisfaction.(How can we do this?)
Collect feedback from both mentors and mentees to improve the program.