OVERVIEW OF THE MY BEST GAP YEAR PROGRAMME
Each one of our modules has been specifically designed to deliver the motivation and skills you need to be “Your” BEST. The modules are mostly integrated, and here and there we will open some of our modules to the public to expose our students to different frames of minds. Through role play, goal setting, practical case studies and spontaneous situations we ensure that enrolling to the MyBestGapYear is the best investment you will ever make.
It is not just a programme, it is a process that will add incredible value to your life.
It is important to note that one of the requirements of becoming a student at MyBestGapYear is that students must find some kind of internship or
job (waitering, babysitting etc). This is to ensure that the student appreciates the practical application of the classroom learning. Students are also required to participate in community projects – they can decide as a group where they want to contribute.
WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT?
Practical
Students are expected to complete a variety of practical assignments over the course of the programme.
Duration
The My Best Gap Year Programme runs from March to November. We have coaching sessions with our students until they are settled and equipped with the necessary skills for further study and/or gainful employment.
Job Shadowing
We encourage volunteering and practical working experience for the duration of the programme, and students have weekly access to our coaches to assist them with any challenges they may experience.
HOW?
Methodology
The learning is experiential, integrated, interactive and a simulation of the real world in a safe evironment.
Location
Pretoria East (Waterkloof Glen).
Language
Sessions are presented in both English and Afrikaans.
Included
All study material, some adventure workshops and other team building activities.
WHO
FACILITATORS
Renee' van Wyk and Martie du Plooy are both ICF Creativity Coaches with years of experience not only in the corporate world, small business, but also working with Young Adults. They make use of coaching, counselling, guidance and facilitation skills to help our Young People on their journey to find meaning and live a purposeful life.
STUDENTS
All young people between the ages 18 and 29 who are looking for an opportunity for personal growth, skills development, and building their CV's. The major outcomes of this programme are to prepare students for further study and/or young adults who wish to dget gainful employment.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
Dr. Kobus Neethling (Creativity Foundation Africa), Marita Durr (Solutionsfinding), Wouter Snyman (attooh!), Jan Grobler (Cafe' 2 Go), Jan Nel (JMM Web Solutions), Deon Roux (Dry Ice Int), Anette Burden (Casa Toscana & Die Blou Hond); Andrew Burden (Burden, Swart Attorneys), Mias van Vuuren (Soapbox Promo), Riaan van Wyk (Relationship & Sexual Wellness therapist), Fred de Villiers (Creativity Expert), Tildie de Villiers (Master Imago Coach) and various other experts in their fields, BNI (Business Network International) various professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.
WHY
Our Passion
We prepare our Youth for the 4th Industrial Revolution. We incorporate practical and theoretical skills development to enable our students to achieve considerably more in their personal, professional, entrepreneurial, emotional and social capacity.
- Feed a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, you feed him for the rest of his life.
- If you want to Earn more … Learn more.
- There is power in the moment of decision.
- Goals without action stay dreams, and then you can dream on.
