GK Folks Konnect Mentorship
An inter-network Mentorship Program
Together we can revolutionize one youth leader at a time and build future achievers through mentorship that Matters. We know this will contribute to creating the next Immigrant Leader
Together we can revolutionize one youth leader at a time and build future achievers through mentorship that Matters. We know this will contribute to creating the next Immigrant Leader
Program Mission:
GK Folks Konnect is a mentorship program designed to leverage the skills and abilities of a diverse group of community leaders, and development advocates who have pledged to serve as coaches, and are committed to serving African youth in a diaspora. Within this program, GK Folks Achievers are given the opportunity to work one-on-one with a coach whose values and goals are closely aligned to theirs as they set out to achieve educational and, or career goals.
GK Folks Konnect is a mentorship program designed to leverage the skills and abilities of a diverse group of community leaders, and development advocates who have pledged to serve as coaches, and are committed to serving African youth in a diaspora. Within this program, GK Folks Achievers are given the opportunity to work one-on-one with a coach whose values and goals are closely aligned to theirs as they set out to achieve educational and, or career goals.
Program Format
GK Folks Konnect is a seven (7) week Leadership Training program. It is facilitated by educational and career experts coming from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Each Achiever will engage in cohort-based learning to develop the skills of critical thinking, articulation, and problem-solving. Their abilities to think on their feet, take risks and devise strategies to tackle real-life scenarios as experienced in the workplace will be challenged in an assimilated environment.
GK Folks Konnect is a seven (7) week Leadership Training program. It is facilitated by educational and career experts coming from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Each Achiever will engage in cohort-based learning to develop the skills of critical thinking, articulation, and problem-solving. Their abilities to think on their feet, take risks and devise strategies to tackle real-life scenarios as experienced in the workplace will be challenged in an assimilated environment.
- Program Logistics
- Classes are held on Saturdays from 10:00AM-11:30AM
- Conference style set-up within Libraries, or College Classroom
- For remote coaches (residing in another state) we will provide technical support for you to facilitate your session via Teams, Zoom or Skype.
- Program curriculum is formulated with firsthand decision-making experiences presented as case studies; these are drawn from diverse professional/technical backgrounds including Higher Education, Healthcare, IT, Business, Leadership, Construction, Engineering, etc.
Quarterly Check-In : The purpose of this check-in is to generate a yearly report to be presented at the Annual End of Year Board of Directors Meeting. We believe it is essential to effectively conduct program evaluations on a regular basis. We are committed to program development and will continue to be respectful of your time and efforts.
GK Folks Konnect: Overview and Guidelines for Achievers
BENEFITS OF GKFOLKS KONNECT
BENEFITS OF GKFOLKS KONNECT
- Gain cutting edge leadership experiences
- Enjoy exclusive access to successful leaders/professionals
- Empower yourself through target learning, practice, and employment promotion
- Obtain a Certificate of completion from a highly endorsed program
- Participate in a formal Graduation Ceremony
- Get matched with a mentor to leverage one-on-one coaching
- Recognized at the Miss Africa Utah Grand Finale
- Photo and Bio featured on GK Folks Webpage
ACHIEVERS EXPECTATIONS
- Achievers are expected to attend & participate in all seven (7) classes
- Two (2) or more unexcused absences warrants incompletion and Achievers must re-enroll in the following session (i.e. Fall Cohort).
Help our Cause with Donations or SponsorshipOur organization can only achieve its goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community.
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