OUR INNOVATIVE EMPOWER AND EMPLOY PROGRAM
Purpose:
The Empower & Employ program is designed to address the persistent challenges of unemployment, mental health issues, and lack of skill development among marginalized youth in Southeastern Nigeria. Through a blend of personal growth, career development, and mindset training, the program equips young people with the digital skills and tools required for sustainable livelihoods. These opportunities include wage employment, gig economy roles, and entrepreneurship. The program also fosters civic engagement, digital literacy and leadership through one-on-one mentorship, aiming for a holistic escape from poverty.
Empower Employment & Livelihood for Nigerian Youth
Primary Beneficiaries:
Unemployed youth aged 18-35
School dropouts
Youth seeking skill development for new career paths
Geographic Focus:
Southeastern Nigeria, with a particular focus on marginalized and underserved communities.
Expected Outcomes:
Short-Term Goals:
Increased access to scholarships for digital skill development
Improved internet access for remote learning and participation
Access to mental health services for emotional support
Seed funding and entrepreneurial training to support business ventures
Paid apprenticeship positions
Long-Term Goals:
Improved employability and entrepreneurship among participants
Increased job opportunities through partnerships with companies like Udemy
Ongoing mentorship and leadership development, fostering community engagement and resilience
Project Scope and Deliverables
Key Milestones:
Program Launch
Initial outreach to youth in target regions and enrollment process (Month 1).
Training Sessions
Quarterly workshops on digital skills, entrepreneurship, and mental health (Months 2-12).
Mentorship Matching
Continuous, personalized mentorship for each participant (Ongoing).
Evaluation and Reporting
Bi-annual assessments and reporting of participant progress (Month 6, Month 12).
Activities and Services:
Digital skills training
Entrepreneurial workshops and seed funding
Mental health support (one-on-one counseling and group workshops)
Job placement, apprenticeship and internship facilitation
Leadership and civic engagement training
Funding Sources:
Individual Donations
Corporate Sponsorships
Grants
Organizational Structure and Team
Executive Director:
Oversees strategic alignment with MMA’s goals, secures partnerships, and manages donor relations.
Member Services Director:
Manages program operations, partnership development, and ensures programmatic goals are met.
Communications Lead:
Develops and executes external communications strategies for media outreach and community engagement.
Project Development Team:
Designs curriculum, including digital skills, vocational training, and entrepreneurship modules.
Mental Health Coordinators:
Provide mental health services, including counseling and emotional support.
Mentorship Coordinators:
Manage the mentor matching process and provide ongoing support for mentorship relationships.
Our Projects
Mighty Minds Africa works to elevate the African youth to create opportunities
Mission:
We empower the minds of youth for problem solving, community action and development, while making connections to gainful digital employment and cross-cultural experiences.
Vision:
Creating a future where every youth in Africa has the opportunity and resources to pursue their ideas with confidence, and the structural transformation of Africa is driven by its people.
Values:
Ambition
Creativity
Honor
Inclusion
Excellence
Vitality
Enterprise
Pillars of Holistic Development
Personal and career development
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Sustainable Employment & economic livelihood
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Civic Engagement & Leadership
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