{"id":10717,"date":"2019-05-10T11:40:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T11:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/?p=10717"},"modified":"2019-05-10T11:40:26","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T11:40:26","slug":"first-step-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/first-step-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"First Step Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why we do it\u2026<br \/>\nWe believe any young adult, (unemployed, under 25y, passed gr.12), has the potential to become a role-model in their community and workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Our L-S-D-values, anchored in Biblical truth \u2026<br \/>\n\u2022 L ove &#8211; demonstrate humbleness, kindness, patience \u2026<br \/>\n\u2022 S ecurity &#8211; live by promises that speaks life \u2026<br \/>\n\u2022 D iscipline &#8211; visibly changed behaviour \u2026<\/p>\n<p>What &amp; How we do it * subject to changes within the range of our \u201cwhy\u201d<br \/>\n\uf0fc We follow a deliberate process to instil a purpose driven life, with values and a teachable spirit, growing our student towards being more employable!<br \/>\n\uf0fc We assist them with exposure to the work place &amp; to obtaining placements with the local college.<br \/>\n\uf0fc We provide an opportunity to understand business and to change habits &amp; attitudes accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>First Step months 1-4 (min.15 weeks) Group sessions [8:30 \u2013 13:00]<br \/>\nMonth 1: 12- 13 sessions (3x\/WEEK, 3-4 weeks) (Tuesdays, Wednesdays &amp; Thursdays), e.g.<br \/>\n\uf0fc Dream-the-dream, First Light (thinking, being, feeling, listening, speaking, doing, destination), Living with a purpose, Entrepreneurial project \u2013 experience \u201cHow a business operates\u201d.<br \/>\nMonth 2: 15- 16 sessions (4x\/WEEK, min. 4 weeks on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays &amp; Thursdays), e.g.<br \/>\n\uf0fc Meaningful relations, Problem solving, L-S-D Values unpacked, Love languages, Budgeting\/Personal finance, Balancing Life and technology, work ethics, attitudes, Career plan and coaching, CV &amp; Interviewing skills.<br \/>\nMonth 3: 8- 9 sessions (2x\/WEEK, min. 4 weeks on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays)<br \/>\n\uf0fc Honing your Employability and related Behaviour: leadership\/difference maker, student presentations re. their own employability and action plans. Continued coaching\/mentoring &amp; volunteering.<br \/>\n\uf0fc Show evidence of min. deliverables achieved on last day in order to continue to month 4!<br \/>\n\uf0fc Every day: After class &amp; on days no formal class is presented:<br \/>\n\uf0d8 Flexi-time group &amp; individual: min. 2- 3 hours\/day in Computer room, Library &amp; at Home.<br \/>\n\uf0d8 Portfolio of evidence building on topics which will add value to our \u201cWHY\u201d, stated above.<br \/>\nMonth 4: Practical; Honing Role Model-behaviour (min. 4 -5 weeks on Thursdays)<br \/>\n\uf0fc Further exposure &amp; experience to work environment; Research tasks, build portfolio, personal career plan &amp; honing behavioral skills (attitudes &amp; habits)<br \/>\n\uf0fc Compulsory Deliverable to be met in order to achieve a certificate as a FSA Role Model<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long has your Organisation been operational?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6<\/strong> years<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is your Organisation a registered entity? If so, please list your registration details below for eg: NPO Number, PBO Number, NPC Number etc\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NPC (2013\/205705\/08)<br \/>\nPBO 9300 470 43<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have a Wish List? If so, please post it below:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We would like to partner with Businesses;<br \/>\ni. Form a sustainability viewpoint<br \/>\nii. Accommodating our students from a volunteering, exposure &amp;amp; workplace experience purpose<br \/>\nii. Assistance with marketing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where can we find your Organisation online? Please list links to your Website and Social Media Platforms here:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firststep.org.za\"> www.firststep.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/firststepyouth\">www.facebook.com\/firststepyouth<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Which Cause achievement are you most proud of? Feel free to elaborate on why and include any links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the past 6 years we have enrolled +-650 students of whom at least 60% plus completed successfully and entered the world of work as a difference maker being part of the solution!<br \/>\nWe can get witnesses many local companies in the Winelands area of the Western Cape, e.g. La Motte, Leopards Leap, Three Streams in Franschhoek and many other in Paarl, Wellington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why we do it\u2026 We believe any young adult, (unemployed, under 25y, passed gr.12), has the potential to become a role-model in their community and workplace. 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