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S.M.I.L.E EXECUTIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH(EMPY) : CAREER COHORT MODULE 3

We are grateful to Mrs. Chinyere Tony-Eke, Group Head, Digital Banking and Partnerships, at Globus Bank for enlightening the mentees on S.M.I.L.E’s Executive Mentoring Program for Youth (EMPY) on how to navigate today’s workplace, the employability and in-demand skills that will help them stand out, and various ways they can gain work experience.
The third module of the EMPY was a blend of wisdom, experience and new nuggets/ideas for the mentees in our Career Cohort as we took the topic : Building a Thriving Career in Today’s Workplace
This session was an eye opener to the undergraduates who are just starting out on their respective career paths and we are grateful to Mrs Tony-Eke for sharing great insights as well as using her personal career journey, victories and challenges she had to overcome along her path to drive home her points during the session.
Our profound gratitude to all our partners who keep supporting us as we mentor more young people to achieve all round success.

RAISING A NEW SET OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) ADVOCATES

The Young Leaders Mentoring Program is aimed at grooming young leaders who can lead themselves, lead others and become problem solvers in their society.
We live in a world with myriad of challenges and as the world works towards achieving Agenda 2030,we are glad to have raised a new batch of young leaders who will be advocating and proffering solutions to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the fourth module of the 2024 Young Leaders Mentoring Program, our amazing Head of Communications and a member of S.M.I.L.E’s Alumni-Mrs Ajibola Babalola, took the Change Champions through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Her enlightening and educative session helped the young leaders understand the meaning, importance of the goals and practical steps they can take especially in their daily activities to help achieve the goals as well as create the world we want.
Furthermore, she simplified the teaching by teaching them about the 5 pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals namely:
👉People Goals
👉Prosperity Goals
👉Planet Goals
👉Peace Goal
👉Partnership Goal
A major highlight was the interactive session where the students and teachers (S.M.I.L.E school counselors) shared the SDG they were drawn to and how they have been championing the SDGs in their respective schools.
A pledge taken by the Change Champions to play their part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by teaching their peers about the SDGs and also solving problems around specific goals.
As an organization we will not relent in pushing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

RAISING ACADEMIC HIGH FLYING YOUNG LEADERS 👨‍🎓🎓🧑‍🎓

Education is power!
During the fourth Module of the 2024 Young Leaders Mentoring Program, our young leaders were taken through an interesting and practical session on Achieving Academic Excellence with the aim of spurring them up to excel and come out with outstanding grades.
This unique session was taken by Mrs Ajibola Babalola, Head of Communications at S.M.I.L.E, and an Alumnus of S.M.I.L.E Young Leaders Mentoring Program for Graduate and Young Professional.
She took the Change Champions through her personal academic journey, sharing simple and practical steps she took to become a first class graduate.
She emphasized the fact that Academic Excellence doesn’t just happen, however it requires intentional choices and actions. Hence the need to have a vision for their academics, set subject goals, manage their time properly and understand their uniqueness as well as their various reading styles.
She stated in clear terms that as exemplary young leaders they must desist from any form of exam malpractices. She encouraged them to affirm and believe in themselves as well as aim for the top.

2024 YOUNG LEADERS MENTORING PROGRAM: BRIDGING THE DIGITAL GAP!🖥️

The world is evolving and we are not oblivious of the fact that our young leaders need to be properly equipped with the appropriate digital knowledge.
During the fourth Module of the Young Leaders Mentoring Program (YLMP) which held on Saturday, 17th of February, 2024, the Change Champions were exposed to general computer knowledge, and had introductory sessions on Microsoft packages, social networking, social media ethics and internet based research.
Special thanks to our amazing facilitator and partner-Mr Jesse Okpara (CEO Mobitrane Technologies), and two members of the Change Champion Alumni, Mr Gbenga Adebayo and Miss Alimot Uthman for such an enlightening and interactive session.
A major accomplishment for us during this practical module was the fact that our young leaders were able to open their first email address.
We plan to build on this introductory session by taking our indigent youth through an intensive digital Literacy Program.

NOT TOO YOUNG TO BUILD A PERSONAL BRAND 💪💪

Our young leaders are not just equipped with leadership skills but are prepared to intentionally build a reputable personal brand despite their young age.
It’s always a delight to have our dear trustee, Mr Idy Enang, Idy Enang (CEO Corporate Shepherds Limited, President and Chairman of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, and Host of Navigate with Idy on Lagos Talk 91.3 FM) facilitate a session on Personal Branding at the final module of the 2024 Young Leaders Mentoring Program which held on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Mr Enang established the fact that we live in a world of brands and a brand is an entity with distinct identity. He enlightened the young leaders on the fact that they are ‘a brand’ and they must build their character and have the right attitude in order to sustain their personal brand.
He added that although social media propagates a brand of ‘make-believe’, they must stand out and be different. He encouraged them to build their brands by identifying their best qualities, have a clear/compelling message, be consistent and embrace a life of continuous learning.
He concluded by encouraging the young leaders to discover themselves, align their passion with their strengths, and strive to become an expert in their respective areas of strength.
Rounding off with the IKIGAI concept, he encouraged them to discover their reason for living and embrace a life of legacy.
Please join us as we groom more young leaders with positive personal brands.
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2024 YOUNG LEADERS MENTORING PROGRAM: BRIDGING THE DIGITAL GAP!🖥️

The world is evolving and we are not oblivious of the fact that our young leaders need to be properly equipped with the appropriate digital knowledge.
During the fourth Module of the Young Leaders Mentoring Program (YLMP) which held on Saturday, 17th of February, 2024, the Change Champions were exposed to general computer knowledge, and had introductory sessions on Microsoft packages, social networking, social media ethics and internet based research.
Special thanks to our amazing facilitator and partner-Mr Jesse Okpara (CEO Mobitrane Technologies), and two members
of the Change Champion Alumni, Mr Gbenga Adebayo and Miss Alimot Uthman for such an enlightening and interactive session.
A major accomplishment for us during this practical module was the fact that our young leaders were able to open their first email address.
We plan to build on this introductory session by taking our indigent youth through an intensive digital Literacy Program.

RAISING ACADEMIC HIGH FLYING YOUNG LEADERS 👨‍🎓🎓🧑‍🎓

Education is power!
During the fourth Module of the 2024 Young Leaders Mentoring Program, our young leaders were taken through an interesting and practical session on Achieving Academic Excellence with the aim of spurring them up to excel and come out with outstanding grades.
This unique session was taken by Mrs Ajibola Babalola, Head of Communications at S.M.I.L.E, and an Alumnus of S.M.I.L.E Young Leaders Mentoring Program for Graduate and Young Professional.
She took the Change Champions through her personal academic journey, sharing simple and practical steps she took to become a first class graduate.
She emphasized the fact that Academic Excellence doesn’t just happen, however it requires intentional choices and actions. Hence the need to have a vision for their academics, set subject goals, manage their time properly and understand their uniqueness as well as their various reading styles.
She stated in clear terms that as exemplary young leaders they must desist from any form of exam malpractices. She encouraged them to affirm and believe in themselves as well as aim for the top.

RAISING A NEW SET OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) ADVOCATES

The Young Leaders Mentoring Program is aimed at grooming young leaders who can lead themselves, lead others and become problem solvers in their society.
We live in a world with myriad of challenges and as the world works towards achieving Agenda 2030,we are glad to have raised a new batch of young leaders who will be advocating and proffering solutions to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the fourth module of the 2024 Young Leaders Mentoring Program, our amazing Head of Communications and a member of S.M.I.L.E’s Alumni-Mrs Ajibola Babalola, took the Change Champions through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Her enlightening and educative session helped the young leaders understand the meaning, importance of the goals and practical steps they can take especially in their daily activities to help achieve the goals as well as create the world we want.
Furthermore, she simplified the teaching by teaching them about the 5 pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals namely:
👉People Goals
👉Prosperity Goals
👉Planet Goals
👉Peace Goal
👉Partnership Goal
A major highlight was the interactive session where the students and teachers (S.M.I.L.E school counselors) shared the SDG they were drawn to and how they have been championing the SDGs in their respective schools.
A pledge taken by the Change Champions to play their part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by teaching their peers about the SDGs and also solving problems around specific goals.
As an organization we will not relent in pushing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

S.M.I.L.E COMMENCES THE BUSINESS/SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COHORT OF THE 2023/2024 EXECUTIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH (EMPY) 💃🏾🕺🏼

Congratulations to the 20 Mentees who have successfully scaled through the screening process and have been admitted into the Business/Social Enterprise Cohort of S.M.I.L.E’s Executive Mentoring Program for Youth (EMPY).

Wishing you a transformative experience as you embark on this 6 months entrepreneurial-development journey.

#YouthLeadChange
www.smileng.org
S.M.I.L.E…Building a better world, raising a new generation of Leaders

S.M.I.L.E COMMENCES THE CAREER COHORT (UNDERGRADUATE CATEGORY) OF THE 2023/2024 EXECUTIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH (EMPY) 💃🏾🕺🏼

Congratulations to the 20 Mentees who have successfully scaled through the screening process and have been admitted into the Career Cohort (Undergraduate Category) of S.M.I.L.E’s Executive Mentoring Program for Youth (EMPY).

Wishing you a great learning experience as you embark on this 6 months transformative self-development journey.

#YouthLeadChange
www.smileng.org
S.M.I.L.E…Building a better world, raising a new generation of Leaders

 

Strategy for Mentoring Initiative and Leadership Empowerment (S.M.I.L.E) is a youth leadership development and mentoring non-profit organization established in Lagos. Nigeria in 2011 (S.M.I.L.E) and in Maryland, United States of America in 2017 (S.M.I.L.E Initiative)

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