IN a remarkable outcome of the recent boot camp organised by the Merewest Community Foundation, Kudzwaishe Lyn Mugigo has been offered a job opportunity through the Zurich Social Equity Programme.
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Kudzwaishe, an enthusiastic participant in the boot camp, expressed her excitement about the opportunity and her plans to teach young children about business and leadership.
Reflecting on her experience at the boot camp, Kudzwaishe said, “It was a good experience. Learning different concepts and being with other youth was amazing. Out of the four days, my favourite was the last day – presentation day. Being able to present our business proposal with my team was fun.”
Kudzwaishe will be looking to impart her newly acquired knowledge by teaching business courses. This opportunity marks a significant step in her career and highlights the impact of the boot camp on the participants’ professional development.
The boot camp, held from July 1–4 at Ganges Secondary School, saw the participation of over 100 individuals from various communities, including Merebank, Lamontville, Umlazi, Wentworth and The Bluff. Premilla Deonath, chairperson of the Merewest Community Foundation, emphasised the diverse range of skills covered during the event.
“The boot camp featured sessions on leadership skills, project management, goal-setting, financial health, identifying challenges, success skills, emotional intelligence, CV writing, interview skills and other crucial topics. With the skills gained here, they will better be able to market themselves and perform well at interviews,” she said.
Deonath congratulated Kudzwaishe on her job opportunity. She said that the Zurich Social Equity’s Zurich certificate helped Kudzwaishe greatly on her CV, and she cannot wait for it to do the same wonders for the other youth who attended the boot camp.
The successful boot camp by Merewest Community Foundation is a testament to the foundation’s commitment to empowering the youth and equipping them with essential skills for their future endeavours.
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