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LEAP Institute – Lever 6
Make Your Moves
Make Your Moves encourages youth to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, seek and create their own opportunities, claim their values to drive their lives, feel and manage their emotions, and develop valuable skill sets to open many doors.
About Make
Your Moves
The Make Your Moves Programme is designed to prepare individuals for the world of work and business by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to secure and succeed in both employment and entrepreneurship. The Programme is intended for young people from disadvantaged communities who are currently unemployed or underemployed, as well as those who are looking to re-enter the world of work or transition to a new career.
Lever Objectives
Relevant Skills Development
To increase the competency of young people in critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy and communication.
Change Midsets
Shift the paradigm of “Entrepreneurial Mindset” by increasing the number of young entrepreneurs and job creators through personal transformation.
Mission
The programme aims to address youth unemployment and disengagement from the labour market in South Africa by implementing innovative educational approaches that equip the youth with the necessary skills to be work-ready.
Programs Offered
Explore our comprehensive range of programs designed to empower individuals and communities through digital literacy and skills development. From foundational learning to design-thinking fundamentals, our offerings cater to learners of all levels. Join us on the journey of individual transformation and unlock endless possibilities.
Metacognition & Character Development
Assisting learners in building self-awareness, fostering reflective practices, enhancing resilience, adapting to dynamic environments, and promoting inclusivity and respect within the workplace.
Digital Literacies
Learners in the program are empowered to enhance their digital competencies through initiatives like ICDL, which offers competency certificates in computer skills.
Work Readiness
Learners are prepared for the world of work, mastering skills like resume writing, interview techniques, networking, and professional communication
Mentorship & Networking
Learners are paired with industry professionals who will provide guidance and support as they enter the workforce.
Workplace Simulation
Learners are paired with a host company where they are given a platform to apply the skills they learn in class. It’s an opportunity for them to familiarise themselves with the work environment and gain real-life experience.
Lever 6
Make Your Moves Staff
Meet the dedicated individuals driving the Make Your Moves initiative forward with passion and expertise. Our team brings together diverse talents and experiences, united by a common goal of fostering digital empowerment and societal change.
Zonke Ngidi
Lever 6 – Lever Leader
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