Endless Possibilities Career Success Initiative Seminar 2 April 2011 REPORT
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1. Endless Possibilities Career Success Initiative Seminar 2
April 2011 [ REPORT
2. Overview Highlights Mati Mukonoweshuro Preparing for the
Workplace Good employees have a positive work ethic. They are
faithful subordinates and colleagues. They are well groomed and
focused. Creating multiple income streams will make you successful
in life. Rabison Shumba Seven Things That Will Make You Stand Out
in an Interview and the Workplace Great people are innovative,
excellent and unique. They seek knowledge and act on it. They
nature healthy relationships. They are purpose- driven,
discipline-directed, goal-oriented and legacy minded. Dr.
Tawafadzwa Makoni Business Mentorship and Coaching Successful
people dream and pursue their dreams. They pursue relationships
with people who have gone further than they have and people who
will nurture them to fulfil their destinies. Background Between
February and November 2010, Endless Possibilities held a series of
workshops and an apprenticeship competition for students with
disabilities at the University of Zimbabwe. During the
apprenticeship competition, students competed in teams in doing
such tasks as creating a curriculum vitae, going through a mock job
interview and drafting a business plan. Students demonstrated high
levels of knowledgeableness of the requisite knowledge and skills
for completing each task, however, lacked a solid grounding on the
intricacies of work and business in the real world. Purpose The
purpose of the seminar was to prepare students with disabilities
for employment and running businesses. Attendance A total of 37
students attended the seminar from the University of Zimbabwe (26),
Mutare Polytechnic College (6), Midlands State University (4) and 1
former student from Mutare. One or two members of staff accompanied
each group of students. The talk show and diner was supported by
Edmore s family (6) and Mr. Mike Hamilton from MHPR Public
Relations Consultants. Summary All the presenters were vibrant and
robust. They all challenged the students to go out and create their
own success rather than to look down upon themselves and look to
someone else to make them successful. Precious and Edmore
encouraged students to believe in themselves as they were being
interviewed by Gary Thompson.
3. Financial Report Budget Item Amount (US$) Expenses
Administration (communication, stationary, Photocopying, e.t.c.)
245.00 Accommodation 480.00 Catering 1,660.00 Deco 200.00 Transport
Refunds 260.00 Shuttling 135.00 Guests Allowances 80.00 TOTAL
3,060.00 Funds Received Econet Wireless 2000.00 Imara Edwards
200.00 Isaac Jeche 60.00 TOTAL 2,260.00 Balance Due Expenses
3,060.00 Funds Received 2,260.00 TOTAL 800.00 Expenses amounted to
$3,060.00. Funds received totalled $2,260.00. In addition, we
received 2 complementary bus tickets valued at $140.00 from Path
Finder. Catering accounted for over 50% of the as adjusting
catering orders was difficult, hence the food supplied was enough
to feed 90 people. All work was done on a voluntary basis. The
balance due ($800.00) has paid for using a loan of equivalent value
from the founder. Highlights Gary Thompson Selling Yourself Believe
in yourself. Advantage your disadvantage. No one has an advantage
over you. Be enthusiastic. Grab the opportunity. Maximise on it.
Use it wisely. Gabriel Chipara Personal Management Set yourself
goals and time-frames for your them, and then focus on achieving
them. Do not allow anything to divert you from your goal. Evan
Mawarire Breaking Forth to Endless Possibilities Know how to
position yourself for endless possibilities learn to discern the
season and take appropriate action like an ant; to understand your
uniqueness and create a living from it like a rock rabbit; and to
develop your abilities and see and grab the opportunity that will
put you to flight like a locust.
4. The Way Forward Highlights Bill Duthie Starting a Business
from Scratch To succeed in your business you need to set yourself a
target, work hard, build strong relationships and persevere in
spite of your circumstances. About Us The main objective of Endless
Possibilities is to promote an increased level of self-sufficiency
among people with disabilities in Zimbabwe. Accordingly, Endless
Possibilities promotes the education, economic independence,
independent living and social integration of people with
disabilities. Contact Us For more information about us, fell free
to contact us: Edmore Masendeke founder +263 773 656 732
[email protected][email protected] Kelvin Mutize
administrator +263 772 115 438 [email protected][email protected] Sharon Washaya project officer +263
712 741 761 +263 775 420 465 [email protected] The Way Forward
Endless Possibilities intends to organise a series of workshops for
Mutare and Gweru based students between May and August 2011.
Endless Possibilities intends to involve Harare, Mutare and Gweru
based students in its apprenticeship competition in September and
October 2011. Endless Possibilities intends to host another CSI
seminar in April 2012. Upcoming Events Activity Objectives
Apprentice Competition August to November 2011 Develop students
business, communication, research, presentation and networking
skills; expose students to real- life work situations; and showcase
students abilities. UZ Freshman Induction Workshop August 2011
Facilitate the smooth transition of new students when they commence
their studies at the university. The Ultimate Experience (Kariba
Power Station Tour) Encourage students to be BIG THINKERS! Career
Success Initiative Seminar April 2012 Equip college and university
students from all over Zimbabwe for the successful entry into and
continuation in employment and business. 2011 Endless
Possibilities