What we need

• Unique Mentor Training by Executive Coach and Career Coach to help mentors develop soft skills, student mental health awareness and Foundry's objectives for better preparedness ahead of student workshops
• Deliver structured sessions to students and encourage students to share their business ideas in a series of 1.5-hour workshops at school campuses
• Workshops can be hosted on weekday afternoons 3-4pm, or possibly Saturdays
• Share your knowledge and experiences with students to understand their career options
• Student mentors are paired up for each group of 4-6 secondary students
• Accompany students on Company Visit Day to expose them to corporate or business setting

Background

“The Foundry” is the flagship programme of D2S. It is a 10-week experiential programme designed around a business case challenge. Through a series of workshops, company visits and mentorships sessions, students will be able to expand their horizons and get a sense of the corporate world whilst unleashing their creativity, develop self confidence and business skills and nurture their entrepreneurial spirits. They may also build valuable relationships with their team mentors who might continue to provide support beyond the programme.

What we have

Briefing by D2S, and soft skills sessions by Executive Coach and Career Coach will be provided after office hours ahead of 10-week programme to ensure mentors are ready to facilitate students.

Why this is important

We aim to promote social mobility and ensure young people can find a path that fully realises their own talents, no matter their circumstances. By being a part of this programme, you will help secondary students feel less anxiety and aloneness in navigating their path forward, and gain the self confidence and exposure they need to become open to opportunities for upward mobility.

Project Period

26 Feb 2024 - 31 May 2024

Location

Designated local schools

Team Project

You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.