Summer is here again and if you are reading this, chances are you may
be interested in maximizing this major holiday season… If you are
currently an undergraduate (based in Lagos,) seeking to earn some legitimate
money, then read on…Are you looking to gain practical work experience
even before you graduate? Wonder what your CV would look like when you
do graduate and looking to improve upon its contents? Want to find a job
and build a potentially life-long relationship with your boss who will
guide you
along your career path? Looking to enter into a mentoring relationship
with your boss?

Positive Impact Network (PIN) presents a unique opportunity for
undergraduates to gain practical work experience, to make good use of their
summer holiday, and to learn and earn, in its Summer Youth Internship
Connect (SYNC)
Programme

The SYNC Programme: The Summer Youth Internship Connect Programme is an
8-week long youth employment initiative, conceptualized to enable young
undergraduates acquire valuable practical work experience and mentored
on-the-job training while earning an income. During the summer
vacation, PIN connects youth to partner companies, firms or organizations and
attaches them to mentors within the partner organization, under whose
supervision and tutelage, the youth are expected to sharpen their skills,
and increase their knowledge in their chosen career paths and pursuits.
The SYNC experience introduces youth to the workplace, imparts valuable
employment skills, and provides youth with a summer income, while the
educational activities enhance this exposure to the world of work,
allowing youth to gain the self-confidence, career awareness, financial
literacy, and interpersonal competencies needed to succeed over the long
term. In simple terms, this
programme will give youth the opportunity to EARN and LEARN…

What are the objectives of this programme? The primary objectives of
this programme are:
1. To augment the theoretical knowledge gained by students in
their institutions of
learning, while at the same time providing them with guidance and
leadership training, and equip them for life after school
2. To provide an employment experience that stresses the
development & practice of real world labour expectations
3. To provide opportunities for financial responsibility and
economic independence
4. To smoothen the school-to-work transition for youth.
5. To provide positive role models and mentoring opportunities

How will the programme run? The SYNC Programme is neither a leadership
training workshop nor a job placement programme. Twenty young people
will be selected for the second edition of this programme based on the
strength of their application only. Interviews would be conducted where
necessary, and only selected applicants will be notified. Upon
selection, students would be attached to partner organizations and mentors. A
two-day orientation course will then be held. During this course, two
representatives of top HR Consulting firms would be on-hand to put youth
through the process of job application, career development, writing
winning CV’s and employment application letters, office etiquette and
other basic office skills.

The program will include:
a) On the job mentoring
b) Opportunities for networking
c) Stimulating tasks on the job to fast-track learning
d) Capacity and skills-building sessions during orientation
e) Certificates of participation at the end of the programme
f) Fortnightly evaluations and assessment of students
performance on the job

In return, students are expected to perform their duties and
obligations with utmost dedication, and must put in their very best to ensure
productivity of their temporary employers. Positive Impact Network will
carry out fortnightly evaluations of the programme and at the end of four
weeks, determine if any young person is to be dropped from the
programme, replaced and/ or cautioned. Although there is room for only 20 young
people this
year, 10 outstanding applicants will be kept on the waiting list, and
will participate in the orientation programme.

What kind of job will I be doing? There really are no predetermined
positions youth will fill. In other words, many participating companies
have only the development of the young people at heart and will create
openings for them within their companies/ organizations. Youths
responsibilities will thus vary significantly.

Positive Impact Network will however make matches based on the youth’s
field of study, interests, ambitions, passion etc. The programme aims
for entrepreneurial development so youth would be encouraged to apply
for jobs they are passionate about. If you are studying law therefore,
and really have a passion for writing, you may apply for the kind of job
that will build on your inherent strengths, or grant you the
opportunity to refine
your skills. Programme partners include corporate bodies,
non-governmental organizations, law firms, furniture making firms, print and
electronic media, graphic/ web design studios, health & fitness centres,
institutions, events and marketing firms, and one-man businesses.


The Mentoring Component: Mentoring is a key component of this
programme. Youth will be attached to mentors within the organization who will
act as positive role models, and guide youth through their first job
experience. The relationship is expected to last a lifetime, and
mentors/mentees will be matched based on similar interests, beliefs and
career choices.

Who can participate? Vibrant, positive, ambitious young persons seeking
an opportunity for personal development, and who are within ages 17-25
can apply. They must be in some recognizable institution of learning,
be on holiday for the duration of the
programme, and possess exemplary character and leadership qualities.
Members of youth organizations/ associations are especially invited to
apply. A selection committee will select 20 participants, and place 10 on
the waiting list.

Any Fees? There are NO hidden or apparent costs to participate in this
programme. There are NO entry fees, application fees, course
orientation fees, or attachment fees. Instead, we urge our partners to pay a
minimum remuneration of at least 8,000 naira (monthly) to all participants.
Note that depending on the nature of the job, and the skills of the
youth, this figure can be (much) higher!

Great Deal…But how do I apply? A web-based application form is
available with this announcement. Otherwise, please see contact information
below to request an application. The deadline for application is 15th of
July 2006. ALL entries must be received online. For more information,
please contact info@positiveimpactnetwork.org, or call 234-1 762 2048

For more information:Positive Impact Network (PIN)Contact: Funmilola ,
info@positiveimpactnetwork.orgCall: + 234 1 762 2048Fax: +234 1 461
9878Website: www.positiveimpactnetwork.org

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Mutiu Okediran
http://www.mutiuokediran.com

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