The Great Girls Programme
Great Girls partners with high schools in disadvantaged communities, offering Grade 11 and 12 girls the chance to enrol in a two-month programme. Participants attend the modules (five modules over two months), work on homework and assignments between modules, and are mentored throughout by a Great Girls Mentor.
Topics
In six modules we are able to cover a range of topics we believe will equip the participants with the skills to enter the working world.
Topic Break DownSpeakers
A range of experts come to speak to the girls and give them real, practical and insightful perspective in their specialised fields.
SpeakersAlumnae
Ensuring continuous learning. We offer quarterly workshops for alumni so that they can create and build their skills
WorkshopsMentorship
Support and guidance goes beyond the modules. Mentors support their girls professional goals for two years post-programme.
Become a MentorOur Topics
CV and Interviews
- How to create a strong CV
- Interview techniques
Workplace Behaviour
- Employment DOs and DON’Ts
- Workplace communication
Finance and Tax
- Budgeting and planning
- Introduction to tax
Labour Law
- Basic labour law and introduction to the working environment
- Job contracts
Personal Branding
- Personal grooming
- Appropriate workplace attire
- Individual personality assessments
- Building confidence through sharing your story
Shaping Your Future
- Goal setting and visualisation
- Options for further education
- Finding your first job
Our Speakers
Alumnae Workshops
Learning and staying connected does not stop once a Great Girl has graduated. We host quarterly workshops where we explore new topics to build the Girls’ knowledge and create a sense of community. Workshop themes are broad and we have covered topics like self defence, health and wellness, learning to code, design thinking and alternative careers. To see some of our past events, head to our gallery.
Cost Breakdown of our Programme
Sponsors one hot meal (lunch) for one girl on the programme.
Sponsor stationery for one girl on the programme.
Sponsor the cost of transport for one girl for the duration of the programme.
Sponsor a girl for one module (out of eight) of the programme.
Sponsor one girl for the duration of the programme. Or set up a debit order of R333 per month.