Graduation Day of Shaping Champions in Sandton
The Shaping Champions programme, a beacon of hope for the unemployed, celebrated its latest cohort of graduates in Sandton.
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Sandton recently witnessed a day of celebration and transformation as students of the Shaping Champions programme marked their graduation.
This initiative, rooted in the belief that skills development combined with a positive mindset can drive real change, has been a beacon of hope for the unemployed in the community.
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According to Mary Andalaft, the founder, Shaping Champions is not just a skills programme, it is a movement dedicated to uplifting individuals and guiding them on a journey of personal and professional growth.
“With a strong focus on community empowerment, the programme has equipped its participants with the tools needed to navigate today’s rapidly changing world.”
Andalaft said the graduation ceremony was a testament to the power of this transformative programme.
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Graduates shared stories of how the initiative had reshaped their lives, giving them the confidence and skills to pursue new opportunities.
The speaker at the event Thabiso Matabane emphasised the importance of continuous learning and the potential each graduate now held to contribute to the community.
“The programme’s success has sparked hope and excitement for what lies ahead as these newly equipped individuals step into the next chapter of their lives,” said Matabane.
Andalaft concluded, “The journey doesn’t end here; the Shaping Champions programme has laid the foundation for ongoing growth and development, proving that with the right support and mindset, anything is possible.”
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