What is the Alumni/ Career Day on the 15th June 2019?

Over 600 Afrika Tikkun Alumni members will gather at the Reception Hall, Johannesburg in Braamfontein on their Alumni/ Career Expo on the 15 June 2019 from 9am-4pm. The event is made possible by the City of Johannesburg and Afrika Tikkun.

The event will offer a seminar talk on the 4^th Industrial Revolution. Furthermore it will lead a discussion exploring the opportunities available for our young people in the 4^th Industrial Economy. Amongst the panelist, we have African Bank, National Empowerment Fund, and Cloud Smith. Also, we will present Afrika Tikkun success stories of our young people that have found a gate way to be part of the new exciting economy.

In addition, the day is special to all our young people. It take place during June, a month known and put aside to celebrate and remember June 16, 1976. Our perspective is to continue celebrating the day and provide opportunities and platform for our young people to engage on youth development and access employment and entrepreneurial opportunities through our partners in cooperate, youth development and academic institutions.

Alumni/ Career Expo Agenda June 15 2019 (9am-3pm)

7am-9am– Arrival and Tea

9am-10am– Welcome: Birgit Vijverberg COO- AT (5 MIN)

Opening: Marc Lubner CEO- AT (30 MIN)
Alumni report: Nehwoh B Geh GM- AT (20 MIN)

11:30am-12:15pm– Alumni State of Address: Speech Competition
12:30pm-1:15pm– Young People & the 4^th Industrial Revolution
Panel Discussion

1:30pm- 3pm– Lunch and Career Expo

3pm– Announcement of Speech Competition Winners and Award Ceremony (30 MIN)

& Closure- Onyi Nwaneri Group Executive Partnerships and Marketing (5 MIN)

Speaker

Lindiwe Mdaki is the Social Support Specialist. The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is established by the National Empowerment Fund Act, 1998 (Act No. 105 of 1998). The NEF is a driver and thought leader in promoting and facilitating black economic participation by providing financial and non-financial support to black empowered businesses, and promoting a culture of savings and investment among black people.

The NEF provides business loans from R250 000 to R75 million across all industry sectors, for start-ups, expansion and equity acquisition purposes.

NEF is the proud partner with Afrika Tikkun, and will be participating in the Afrika Tikkun Career Expo for the second time. Lindiwe will address to our Alumni Members on entrepreneurial opportunities and how NEF can assist them in their dream towards becoming business man and woman.

Panel discussion

KK Sibongakonke Fumba: Panel Moderator

He will be moderating a panel discussion on the topic ‘The 4^th Industrial Revolution in our life time’. The discussion will explore opportunities available for young people in the 4^th industrial economy.

Biography on moderator

Sibongakonke “KK” Fumba is a Director at Thomson Reuters’ Financial and Risk Africa business (now known as Refinitiv Africa) where is responsible for the Africa business’ Strategic Accounts. KK is passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and his motto is “Diversity means we see things differently and it is OK to disagree”. Kk was awarded a 2018 Tutu Fellowship, a flagship leadership development programme. He was also appointed an Afrika Tikkun Ambassador during the same year; where the organisation’s vision is to end child poverty and positively impact and mentor youth, from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, into economic empowerment.

Panellists  

1. African Bank
2. National Empowerment Fund
3. Cloud Smith
4. City of Johannesburg Youth Unit
5. Young and Successful Entrepreneur 1 Tebogo Mabye
6. Young and Successful Entrepreneur 2 Mpumelelo Mfula

All biographies will be submitted to Afrika Tikkun by the end of the day 14 June 2019 by the panellists.

Rising Stars Awards

This year and for the first time we will award seven candidates in the Alumni Programme in order to recognize their one year contributions and dedication in leading and organizing for the Alumni Programme in their centres.

Categories and their objective

1. Leadership Excellence Award 2019

• It is awarded to an Alumni Committee Member for demonstrating outstanding leadership skills.

2. The Most Committed Leader of the year 2019

• It is awarded to an Alumni Committee Member for demonstrating outstanding and tireless commitment towards his/ her fellow team and centre level alumni committee.

3. The Best Innovative Team Award 2019

• It is awarded to an Alumni Committee for demonstrating an ability and effort in implementing the Alumni Activities.

4. Responsible Kindness Award 2019

• It is awarded to an Alumni Committee for demonstrating kindness to his/ her fellow members and clients. He/ She exemplifies the responsible kindness value in their very best of their ability.

5. The Most Organized Team Award 2019

• It is awarded to an Alumni Committee for demonstrating ability to organize their administration tasks, recruitment strategies and communication in the Alumni Programme (National and Centre level).

6. The Most Supportive Facilitator Award

• It is awarded to a CDP facilitator who has demonstrated great support towards his/ her team, and at all national level activities and events.

7. The Most Promising Team Award

• It is awarded to an Alumni Committee for demonstrating an ability to grow, organize better and become a better committee in the year 2020.

All candidates were officially nominated and elected making up a final list of the recipients to be recognized on the 15^th June 2019.

In addition, all Alumni Leaders will be presented with an acknowledgement certificates and golden medals towards their service hours as Alumni Committee member for the year 2018- 2019. 

Career Expo

This year, for the first time, the Alumni Day will feature a career expo. The expo will provide an opportunity for our Alumni members to interact, engage and network with cooperate, government, non- governmental organizations, academic and youth agencies to plan for their career goals and access employment opportunities on site.

Confirmed exhibitors

1. SAICA
2. Teddy Bear Clinic
3. City Year South Africa
4. Damelin
5. National Empowerment Fund
6. Financial Services Board
7. National Credit Regulator
8. Cloud Smith
9. African Bank
10. Thusanani
11. Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation

KK Sibongakonke Fumba Shares his story and tips on success, ‘Umuntu, Umuntu Ngabanye Abantu’- One succeeds through others

KK Sibongakonke is a Director at Thomson Reuters’ Financial and Risk Africa business (now known as Refinitiv Africa) where he is responsible for the Africa business’ Strategic Accounts. Also, he is our Afrika Tikkun Ambassador for 2019, and is now on a roadshow across the centres.

On his first roadshow at Wings of Life Diepsloot, he engaged and interacted with over 70 young people interested to follow in his foots steps. His story began when he was just five years old. He sold sweets at school to survive, now he continues to inspire more young people to become entrepreneurs and to believe in themselves.

His tips on success for young people:

1. Think the 4th Industrial Revolution and how your career can partake in this great opportunity to change your life.
2. Inspire to be the change you want to be in your centre, community and country – it only determines how far you want to reach in life as a responsible citizen.

3. Always associate yourself with people that are looking forward to support your potential and promote you to opportunities that can change your life.

4. Lastly, keep on networking and you will find your gate way.

‘KK Fumba’ resonates with many other global leaders that are game changers, and worthwhile to listen to.

KK Fumba’s next stop is our Alumni Day on the 15th June 2019 at the Civic Theatre in Johannesburg.

What to do after graduation- Tips to connect with a perfect opportunity for academic or employment ventures you dream off.

Recently, our Career Development Programme CDP first class held their graduations across all Centres. It has been an intense three months of hard work and preparations. Thank you to all our CDP facilitators that ensured that the class learns as much as it can and that it gained so much ground breaking experience. Now, all our new graduates are geared to enter the world of work through assistance in placement opportunities at the upcoming Alumni Day Career Expo, and they can access business and job opportunities.

According to many reliable sources around the world there are many ways you can use in order to move to the next step after graduation:

1. Be Career Adventurous – Seek to attend many career and business expos as much as you can and provide your curriculum vitae on site as you network with exciting presenters at a seminar, expo or conference.

2. Meet up with your Peer Group and brainstorm ideas that can use your newly acquired skills and knowledge. Meet up with your network contacts and set up presentation and proposal meetings to win your opportunities – this works for those that would like to start up community projects and small businesses.

3. Find a mentor in your field- Straight away notify your mentor that you are available for job shadowing and reach out to connections and place yourself for a golden opportunity in Learnerships. Remember to ensure that you become an asset for a potential job in the company or institution while on a learnership.

4. Review your Curriculum vitae for excellence – Now that you have acquired CV preparation skills, review your CV and send it to someone you trust to re-review it for excellence.

5. Lastly, prepare your portfolio of evidence on all the content that you learned at the Career Development Programme. Set it up for an excellent interview session.

Good luck for your new venture. Please ensure to connect with your Alumni Leaders and Career Development Managers at your respective centres to register for the Alumni Programme in order to attend the Alumni Day Career Expo on the 15th June 2019, at Civic Centre in Johannesburg.

Musa Kalenga ‘A dynamic Speaker and Game Changer in our life time’ to speak at the Annual Alumni Day and Career Expo on the 13 June 2019.

Musa Kalenga is an author, marketer and entrepreneur. He is a lauded speaker and strategist who was recognized as one of the Top 200 young South Africans by the Mail & Guardian. Kalenga is an enthusiastic entrepreneur who is passionate about using technology to empower the digitally invisible.

He is coming to grace our Annual Alumni Day on the 15 June, at the Civic Theatre in Johannesburg. Do not miss this opportunity to hear about his success story and his thoughts on the 4th Industrial Revolution. It is your time to tap into the golden opportunity in the new information and technology era trending around the world.

For more information on Musa Kalenga go to http://www.kalenga.me/about/

Remember there will be more than 30 exhibiting institutions and companies and panel speakers waiting to engage and interact with you. Connect with your CDP Manager at your Centre and register to attend.

Volunteering & Job opportunities to empower your personal skills and upgrade your CV

1. 947 Cycle Challenge Recruitment Drive

We are looking for outspoken Alumni members that are interested to gain experience in sales and recruitment. They will assist in recruiting potential riders at Johannesburg Cycle Stores for 1-2 hours sessions in the upcoming month of May. If you are interested please connect with your Career Development Programme Manager at your Centre with your name and contact details. First come first serve. Positions limited.

2. Annual Afrika Tikkun Talent Day

We are looking for passionate Alumni members that are interested to gain experience in events security and marshalling skills on talent day, on the 20^th of July 2019, 9am – 5pm. If you are interested please connect with your Career Development Programme Manager at your Centre, and supply your name and contact details. First come first serve. Positions limited.

3. Potential Job Opportunity in Alexandra

We will be looking to recruit 30 -40 young people from Alexandra to start on a very exciting project on the 1^st of June. If you are interested in being part of an innovative project that involves washing cars in business parks using artificial intelligence, please contact the Alex Career Development Manager. First come first serve. Positions limited.

“I’m a business woman now”. Lilizwi is empowered to start her own business.

Lilizwi Nodliwa (25) is a single mother and comes from a big family of nine members. Being one of the breadwinners, life has not necessarily been easy for her as she was unemployed for a long time. Lilizwi has been looking for employment for a while- unfortunately, she was often rejected by various companies. She has also undergone a self-discovery journey whereby she tried to explore her talents and skills. Going through this journey, she expected to discover what exactly she was passionate about and eventually pursuing a career in that field. She later joined the Career Development Programme at Mfuleni. She has an innovative and creative spirit and wishes to give bac to the community. The ‘Ready to Work’ programme aided in developing her creative mind, she was well informed on various business opportunities and she also acquired people and entrepreneurial skills.

Her passion for children sparked her passion to establish a day care centre in her community.  She is already in partnership with SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency) and Learn to Live- an organization that joins communities to improve the quality of life through education and healthcare. More than her social entrepreneurial goal she is also a student at the University Of Stellenbosch Business School and is excited to graduate in October. The very passionate Lilizwi said “In future, I want to create a platform in our communities whereby the youth will learn new innovative ways of living and unlearn some theories or religious ways of doing things in education… I want to promote creativity.” Lilizwi expands her gratitude to Afrika Tikkun and the CDP for planting the seed of empowerment, she now looks forward to growing as an individual and as an entrepreneur.

Your first Impression is everything – Tips for your first Interview

According to brand experts, looking good at work is very important, to at least think through how your wardrobe is affecting your personal brand and how you’re perceived by others.  Many unemployed young people do not know where to start or who to ask when they prepare for their first interview.

The AT Alumni programme launched the ‘Look good for work closet’ dedicated to providing good second hand clothes to assist our young people to prepare for interviews and work.

King David High School, our Act of Random Kindness Campaign partner and donor, committed to donating good clothes to all the Johannesburg Centres. The Look Good For Work Closet will continue up till December 2019. The Look Good for Work Closet’s next stop will be Wings of Life in Diepsloot for May 2019. Get ready, ‘Siyeza’, we are coming.

Here are a few tips that can assist you in preparing for a successful interview and work wardrobe.

1. Understand what’s appropriate in your industry
2. Make sure your clothes fit
3. Do not wear strong perfume or cologne
4. Wear well-kept, polished shoes
5. Wear rich colours to portray authority
6. Avoid neon colours and overly flashy clothes
7. Do not be too sexy
8. Do not over- accessorize
9. Facial hair should not overwhelm your face
10. A goatee is rarely a good idea

For more tips click on the link: http://www.executivestyle.com.au/20-tips-to-dress-appropriately-for-work-2xvcy

Are You Ready for Youth Day on the 16th of June.

Similar to last year’s inaugural event, this year the Alumni will gather again at Arekopaneng, Orange Farm on the 16^th June. The Alumni programme provides the opportunity for young people to network and be empowered with employment and business opportunities. This year’s Alumni day is purposely organized on June 16 to inspire young people and commemorate youth uprising in 1976. The day will be attended by all Alumni members from all Johannesburg Centres to experience world class speakers on career positioning in the 4^th Industrial Revolution, exhibitors from corporates, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions to provide connections to academic and employment opportunities.

Date: June 15 (Saturday)

Time: 9am- 4pm
Address: Arekopaneng, Ext 8B, 14356 Main Road, Orange Farm

To book your seat, Please contact your Career Development Manager at your Centre.

Volunteer & Job opportunities to empower your personal skills and upgrade your CV

1.     94.7 Cycle Challenge Recruitment Drive We are looking for outspoken Alumni members that are interested in gaining experience in sales and recruitment. They will assist in recruiting potential riders at Johannesburg Cycle Stores for 1-2 hours sessions in the upcoming month of May. If you are interested please connect with your Career Development Programme Manager at your Centre with your name and contact. First come first serve. Positions limited. 2.     Annual Afrika Tikkun Talent Day We are looking for passionate Alumni members that are interested in gaining experience in events security and marshalling skills on Talent Day, 20th July 2019, from 9am- 5pm. If you are interested please connect with your Career Development Programme Manager at your Centre with your name and contact. First come first serve. Positions limited. 3.     Potential Job Opportunity in Alexandra We will be looking to recruit 30 -40 young people from Alexandra to start on a very exciting project on the 1st of June. If you are interested to be part of an innovative project that involves washing cars in business parks, using artificial intelligence, please contact Alex Career Development Manager to put down your names for consideration. First come first serve. Positions limited.

Iyeza! (Alumni Website Coming Soon)

We are happy to announce that we are building a private website that will be easily accessible to all alumni. It will showcase success stories, job opportunities, Learnerships and more, direct online recruitment and updates on events.

YOU SPOKE, WE LISTENED

We look back to 2018 and there is so much we are grateful for, especially for all our Alumni Members. During the course of the year we were able to reach and register 1000 Alumni on our page, and engaged them in different interactive activities. These activities included, launching the programme earlier this year, and addressing youth challenges on various leadership trainings and camps.

We are excited that the programme succeeded in inaugurating its leadership committees around the centres. It comprises young men and women who are determined to work together in order to uplift their lives through career directed initiatives and engagements.

In 2019, we want to double the numbers of our membership to 2000 in all our career programmes within Afrika Tikkun. We encourage all 2018 matric students to register online. Your membership will give you crazy useful information for academic, career and various other opportunities. Every opportunity is designed to ensure that our Alumni is consistently exposed to the right people, the right opportunities and up to the moment information that will keep our alumni ahead of current trends so that they can experience success in the job market.

Recent platforms such as Bertie Lubner Week have provided extensive volunteer experiences. The 2019 ‘Pay it forward’ Campaign will promote alumni volunteerism at Afrika Tikkun. It is great for your CV, and looks even better on your academic scholarship application. We want to make it happen for you.

CELEBRATING BERTIE LUBNER WEEK WEEK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

Over 100 Alumni members organized a successful Bertie Lubner Week as well as Human Rights Day celebrations.

This year’s celebrations focused on providing an opportunity for alumni members to give back and celebrate the philanthropic legacy of Bertie Lubner. Bertie’s legacy has touched many young people through Afrika Tikkun’s Cradle-to-Career 360 model. Each programme is centered in providing education, civic empowerment and basic needs that are everyone’s human rights.

According to one determined and shining alumni member, 22 year old Edwin Mohlama from Diepsloot, he expressed that the day made him feel really good to be part of a team that is willing to give back to the organization. Edwin completed matric at a local school in the community. He joined the alumni programme in July 2018 and is now an organizer at the Wings of Life Centre.

When asked about his thoughts regarding Bertie Lubner Week and Human Rights Day, he acclaimed that it was refreshing to celebrate and honour the vision that Bertie Lubner had for young people. He believes that every person has a basic human right to education, not only that but to have good quality education. Khanya Sibanda, a 20 year old Alumni President, shares the sentiment and belief that being a leader means more than just the role, being an organizer of a future is easy when you say you are, however the work paves a different venture.

Edwin’s volunteering and giving back spirit means a lot to him, and he hopes it can inspire many young people to do the same. Volunteerism provides a unique experience in understanding the purpose of developing young people.

Lastly, Edwin’s perspective is that young people should be part of the change they want to see in their communities and get themselves involved in celebrations such as the Bertie Lubner Week.

Khanya valued all the volunteerism that took place during the week and said, ‘giving back was their end game because Bertie Lubner was all about philanthropy’.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Alumni Programme Calendar

Alumni Day & Career Expo 18^th May

Mandela Week Motivations and Seminars 15^th – 19^th July

Business Expo 24^th August

Pay It Forward Campaign Nov- Dec (TBC)

Afrika Tikkun National Calendar

Child Protection Dialogue 30^th May

Mandela Week 15^th – 19^th July

Talent Day 27^th July

Gala Dinner 5^th September

Launch of Legacy Centre October date TBC

Spelling B Competition 26^th October

947 Cycle Challenge 17^th November

For more information on Afrika Tikkun events, please send your email to warrenr@afrikatikkun.org

IYEZA! (ALUMNI WEBSITE COMING SOON)

We are happy to announce that we are building a private website that will be easily accessible to all alumni. It will showcase success stories, job opportunities, Learnerships and more, direct online recruitment and updates on events.

25 YEARS STRONG

In 2019, Afrika Tikkun celebrates 25 years of developing young lives from cradle to career, and you are part of that rich and wonderful story. Not only a story, but a living legacy, and we are incredibly proud and grateful to you all.

To find out more email warrenr@afrikatikkun.org

If you have any queries or ideas regarding the Alumni programme please email: Elfrieda Tyrer elfriedat@afrikatikkun.org

Dear Alumni

“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” – George S. Patton

Ntsiki – ‘African Child’

To those writing exams this month, we say a special prayer and wish you clarity of mind, strength of heart and determination of purpose. We are so proud of all our alumni members! You are on your way to becoming the best that you can be.

International Day of the Girl Child acknowledges the challenges faced by girls around the world and promotes the empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. This year, we decided to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child by celebrating the voice of one of our young women – Ntsiki Khunju.

“Pookolala and Gogo” is the story of how three generations of women are fighting for their right to life and everything that means. Ntsiki’s spoken word poem African Child was written to tell their story and celebrate the potential of all young people. Ntsiki is an Alumni, an activist and a poet. African Child was released on Soundcloud on International Day of the Girl Child to raise awareness about girl child poverty in South Africa. Listen Here

Lucky’s Success Story

Lucky started out his life in rural Limpopo. His mother was unemployed and his father had died. Hunger was a daily reality for him and his four siblings; and if it was not for the ingenuity of his mother and the kindness of neighbours, he would not have a story to tell.

Seeking any opportunity for work Lucky came to Alexandra, Johannesburg with his two siblings. One day, at a time when he was “close to giving up”; he heard about Afrika Tikkun and the exciting prospect of travelling overseas to compete in a triathlon upon registration at Afrika Tikkun’s Phuthaditjaba Centre, Alexandra.

When he returned from Germany, Lucky successfully completed his learnership and work experience. He began discovering his passion – training, motivating and inspiring young people. He continued thriving within Afrika Tikkun and was appointed to work in the career and placement arm of Afrika Tikkun. This gave him the opportunity to interface with many other companies.

Watch this video to learn more about the tremendous opportunity Lucky received next and what he is doing today

Alumni Events

Several illuminating and informative Alumni workshops took place recently at Uthando Centre, Arekopaneng Centre, Zolile Malindi Centre and Wings of Life Centre:

At the workshops various interesting, thought-provoking and sometimes controversial topics were broached. Some of the themes discussed and debated included; gender equality and causes of gender-based violence, career guidance and employment opportunities, drug and substance abuse awareness, community development, health matters, and more. All the workshops were well attended and the feedback from attendees was constructive and positive. Were you there? Tell us what you thought about?

Calling Afrika Tikkun Gauteng Based Alumni

Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty by 2030. Visit www.globalcitizen.org to learn more about the systemic causes of extreme poverty and what actions can be taken to address this global challenge.

As an organisation, Afrika Tikkun aims to empower young people and in so doing address many of the issues that contribute to poverty in the areas where we operate. We are delighted to be a recognised partner of Global Citizen and have been allocated tickets to the Mandela 100 Global Citizen Festival. You stand the chance of earning one of ten pairs of tickets (one for you and one for your bestie)to attend the Mandela 100 Global Citizen Festival on 2 December 2018 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Unfortunately, because the concert is in Johannesburg, this means that the incentive programme is only open to Alumni in the four Gauteng based centres.

To Qualify for the draw you need to fulfil AT LEAST THREE of the activities detailed below:

• 3-hours of community service at Afrika Tikkun or at any recognised local community organisation or church
• Recruit 5 new alumni into our system
• Health Screening Tests at Orange Farm and Diepsloot only, or with recommended partners in other areas – GMs to recommend valid partners
• Support activations during 16 Days of Activism by partnering with your Centres on activities planned
• Go out into your community to clean up for a minimum of 60 minutes (bring back at least 3 black bags of rubbish)
• Send an advocacy letter around combating Gender based violence, gender inequality or disability rights to your local press, councillor or MEC and provide evidence of submission

By 5pm on 28 November 2018. Please ensure all relevant information is given to your GM for approval.

A Quick note on the volunteer option

You can help out at Afrika Tikkun or any other recognised organisation or church in your area – we only ask that when you are done, an appointed representative of the organisation signs a form to confirm that you have effectively and productively volunteered three (3) hours. To take advantage of this opportunity to earn these tickets that are very much in demand, talk to your Centre’s Marketing Coordinator.

To take advantage of this opportunity to win these tickets that are very much in demand, talk to your Centre’s Marketing Coordinator.

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Have Your Say

Click here to vote for your favourite Alumni programme name from those nominated at the Alumni launch earlier this year. Results will be announced in November

If you have any queries or ideas regarding the Alumni programme please email: Elfrieda Tyrer elfriedat@afrikatikkun.org

Dear Alumni

This is your September 2018 Alumni Newsletter, sit tight, we have some awesome news for you!

As we celebrate Heritage Day with our loved ones, let’s take time to acknowledge and appreciate all the beautiful, diverse cultures in our communities, with a spirit of tolerance.

“Our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our nation. “ – Nelson Mandela

Alumni Events

At the end of August, and throughout the month of September 2018, the Alumni were kept busy with various engaging and interactive events and activities:-

Alumni Workshops

Two Alumni workshops were held at the Afrika Tikkun centre at Mfuleni, Western Cape and at a venue in Pretoria, Gauteng respectively, in order to clarify and unpack the purpose of the programme, assess what has been done thus far and define the objectives of this programme. It was established that the Alumni Programme differs from the other Afrika Tikkun programmes in that it targets people who have graduated from these programmes. The workshops were also used to develop a structure for the Alumni programme that is democratic and participatory.

Career Development Programme Review Workshop – 4 September 2018

Afrika Tikkun is in the process of evaluating and innovating its career development and placement (CDP) programme that currently provides ICT training, career guidance, job-readiness training, as well as specialised training in the retail, hospitality and IT (coding) sectors. In addition, the CDP programme sources job placement opportunities for those trained that includes entry-level jobs, Learnerships, internships and work experience placement opportunities with our partners.

As key stakeholders in the Afrika Tikkun CDP, 20 Alumni, who are graduates of the CDP programme, were invited to participate in this evaluation and ideation workshop.

The workshop was facilitated by Youth Lab in order to illicit and consolidate the insights and experiences of the programme by our Alumni. One of the key outcomes of the workshop was to gain a deeper understanding of the needs and aspirations that our young people have for the future of the programme to ensure that the programme meets its core mandate of youth career development and employment.

Awesome Opportunities for Alumni

Global Citizen Festival SA 2018 – Take action and stand the chance to win FREE tickets!

 

We are so excited to finally reveal that we have partnered with Global Citizen to give our Alumni more opportunities to take positive advocacy actions in their communities, help end extreme poverty on local and global issues, and stand a chance to attend the historic Mandela 100 Global Citizen Festival. The festival will take place in Johannesburg on 2 December, 2018, with Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, Tiwa Savage, and many more amazing artists; read about the full line-up here.

We will be facilitating various activities and opportunities at the Afrika Tikkun Centres between now and the end of November 2018 that will give you an opportunity to work towards winning your tickets to this once-in-a lifetime Global Citizen event! Look out for the upcoming SMSs giving you all the details.

For information on 2018/ 2019 SA Government scholarships to apply for, click here…

What should we call our Alumni?

Click here to vote for your favourite Alumni programme name from those nominated at the Alumni launch earlier this year. Results will be announced in November 2018.

Look out for those Global Citizen activities SMSs and other fantastic updates, competitions and workshops planned for our Alumni in the next newsletter!

If you have any queries or ideas regarding the Alumni programme please email: vuyelwam@afrikatikkun.org

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Dear Alumni

Welcome to another interesting and informative Alumni update on what’s hot and happening in the Alumni programme!

Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine. ― Roy T. Bennett

Meet Renky – A CDP Success Story

Renky is a bright young woman who lives in Alexandra Township. She grew up in Tzaneen, Limpopo and passed Matric with outstanding results. After Matric, she moved to Pretoria to study Office Management at TUT.

However, she failed one module and lost her bursary…but that is not the end of Renky’s story… nothing could stop this bright star. Read about Renky’s exceptional journey with Afrika Tikkun…

Alumni Women’s Month Events

Wings of Life

 

The event was attended by 60 young women from Afrika Tikkun’s Alumni programme in Diepsloot. For the young women who attended, this event was a platform to connect with other young women to share common struggles and collectively come up with solutions. Read more…

Arekopaneng

The Arekopaneng Centre hosted a similar event that was attended by young Alumni women who were previously part of Afrika Tikkun’s programmes. The event took place at the Arekopaneng Centre, on 16 August 2018.

Read more about this spectacular event…

Awesome Opportunities for Alumni

Amandla Campaigner Fellowship

Full-time paid Fellowship for Black Women, from 1 October to 21 December 2018 in Johannesburg. Click here for all the details…

For information on 2018/ 2019 SA Government scholarships to apply for, click here…

 What should we call our Alumni?

Click here to vote for your favourite Alumni programme name from those nominated at the Alumni launch event that took place in May 2018.

Something very exciting is brewing but we can’t tell you about just yet as we still need to cross the t’s and dot the i’s!

Watch this space for updates on this and other awesome competitions, workshops and camps planned for our Alumni in the next Alumni newsletter!

If you have any queries or ideas regarding the Alumni programme please email: vuyelwam@afrikatikkun.org

Wings of Life Event

Proud to be a Woman”: woman empowerment through Education and Entrepreneurship

The Wings of Life Women’s Day Alumni event took place at Indaba Hotel in Fourways and was attended by 60 young women from Afrika Tikkun’s Alumni programme in Diepsloot. For the young women who attended, this event was a platform to connect with other young women to share common struggles and collectively, come up with solutions.

Afrika Tikkun is committed to working towards alleviating youth unemployment as reflected by our four pillars. We do this through the application of our Cradle-to-Career 360˚ programme at our five Centres of Excellence in Orange Farm, Alexandra, Diepsloot, Braampark and Mfuleni. One of our core programmes is the Career Development programme (CDP) that aims to provide skills to our young people, preparing them for the world of work and placing them in employment where possible. The Alumni Programme is a part of this objective, as it furthers our goal to curb youth unemployment, currently a global challenge.

The Alumni Programme is a way of making sure that no one falls through the cracks by connecting and engaging with Alumni at regular events. The organisation is then able to develop a better sense of the needs and value expectations of our young people. Through its platforms of communication and engagement, alumni can network, support, share opportunities and continue to grow together toward economic empowerment.

The objective of the Alumni event was to create a platform for continuous engagement of Alumni post graduating from our skills training programmes and pending placement. This will ensure continued refreshing of skills taught and acquired, as well as empowerment. The Alumni programme will hopefully contribute towards re-enforcing the behavioural values of our young people in the long term.

Ms Marcia Lebambo, was the keynote speaker at the event, and was recently recognised as one of 100 Mandelas, by Media24. Originally, from Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, Marcia is a 30-yearold woman currently employed as a Lecturer at the University of South Africa. She previously worked as a Residence Manager, Senior Campus officer and a Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology. She also worked as Current Affairs Presenter for the Campus Radio TUTFM. Ms Lebambo also founded the first TUT Soshanguve Campus Residence Newsletter called Residence Life.

She is involved in many community development projects through her Foundation, the Marcia Lebambo Foundation. One is a campaign that deals with teaching learners in rural and township schools, reading and writing skills using a popular competition called Spelling BEE. She recently completed her PhD studies in Rural Entrepreneurship Development with Tshwane University of Technology Business School, and has published papers in journals and written book chapters. Marcia has presented papers in countries such as Tanzania and Austria. Her previous qualifications include:

 

 

• Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship

• National Diploma: Administrative Management

• B-Tech Strategic Management

• B-Tech Public Management

She is a Director of a company called Mashakoane consultancy; that helps students with postgraduate studies and research and is very passionate about developing young women especially in rural areas through Entrepreneurship and Education.

In her talk, Marcia tackled issues of personal branding, goal setting, overcoming challenges as well as entrepreneurship. Not only were the topics relevant to the young women, they were able to gain an understanding of where they need to go to get the assistance they need to take the next step in their careers.

Arekopaneng Event

“Proud to be a Woman”

The Arekopaneng Centre hosted their Women’s month Alumni event on 16 August 2018, targeting young women who were previously part of Afrika Tikkun’s programme. Since the launch of the Alumni programme we still have a mission to bring our young people closer to our Centres, post-graduation.

The theme of the event was “Proud to be a Woman”, with all women present wearing all black and a doek, symbolising that they are proud to be African women even when faced with adversities. All the invited speakers were present (Rhiza Babuyile, Siyanqoba, Ke Moja, as well as a representative from a local Mobile Clinic). The objective of the day was to educate women around issues of health, abuse, women empowerment and women in business.

Young women were given a chance to question and to contribute. The highlight of the day was the candlelit moment, paying respect to all women who lost their lives in abusive relationships, those who have had the courage to walk away and those who still need the strength and support to leave an abusive relationship.

The event was a success, the local mobile clinic that was present enabled young people to undergo voluntary HIV/AIDS counselling and testing, and condoms were distributed to them. Young women in the alumni programme who own their own businesses had an opportunity to showcase their work.

The event was joyful and successful, all thanks to our partners, stakeholders and Arekopaneng Centre Staff members

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Legacy – that’s the buzzword at the moment. It’s good to be inspired by one, and it’s even better to build one. Think of “legacy” as both a goal and value. We hope that you are inspired through stories reflected here and challenged to consider whether what you are doing with your life is going to leave a legacy. May The Story of Babalwa Inspire You to Keep On Going.

Babalwa Ntwanambi (21) is a proud graduate of the Career Development Programme and Ready to Work course offered at Afrika Tikkun (NPO) where she learned business administration, computer

“I lost both my parents when I was in grade 7, so I could not sit and complain about not having funds to further my studies. I decided to do something to better my life after Matric and when I heard of the Career Development Programme at Afrika Tikkun, I decided to register” says Babalwa. This was a decision that opened a life-changing opportunity for her. Read her full story.

Afrika Tikkun Talent Day 2018

On Saturday 21^st July 2018 at the Mfuleni Centre and on Saturday 28^th July 2018 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, we held our annual Afrika Tikkun Talent Day, a day when we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, our former Patron in Chief and a day when 2,500 children and youth from our Western Cape and Gauteng Centres meet at the Annual inter-centre sports and cultural day.

It was an exciting and spectacular day at both events and was the culmination of the children and young people’s hard work and the highlight of the year, a day to showcase their skills and talent through education, arts and culture, music and sports. Take a look at one of the highlights of the day.

“The African child must understand that the world is their oyster and they must never believe anyone that tells them otherwise. We are all born to be great and although it might take longer at times greatness can be achieved if we believe and work at it,” says Billy Selekane, who visited Afrika Tikkun during Mandela Week to offer a motivational talk to our young people in Diepsloot. We love his story of perseverance, read it here.

“Today marks the beginning of a new journey towards great things as we launch Afrika Tikkun’s ICT Academy. We are creating a generation of Network Security Engineers on the pulse of technology. They are the next generation of leaders and managers in IT.” Think Tank Managing Director Tebogo Moleta. Read about it.

Click here to vote for your favourite Alumni Programme name from those nominated at the Alumni launch Event that took place on 19th May 2018.

Watch this space for updates on exciting upcoming competitions, workshops and camps planned for the Alumni!

If you have any queries or ideas regarding the alumni programme please email: vuyelwam@afrikatikkun.org