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We-KITWe-KITMentorsMentors
May 2011
Rooting youth
in their purpose…
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“Purpose?”
“L?fe”
“Job?”
“Just Money?”“Fake ?t”
“Make ?t”““WhaWhat t KKareer areer IIs is iTT?”?”
ans ur call
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What is We-KIT
We-KIT is a unit of NRECT and in line with the vision of the Trust has been set up to provide value-based mentoring to Youth in order to develop them into professionals having integrity and sound business values while guiding them to find their vocation or life’s purpose.
Napoleon Roberts Educational and Charitable Trust (NRECT) is a secular charitable Trust that was registered on May 9th 2011. The Trust has been started by Ms Yvonne Roberts in the memory of her father, Late Mr Napoleon Roberts (1938 – 2010) who was a mentor to many youth in his life.
The mission of NRECT is the propagation and dissemination of education with the object of achieving the development of children, students and youth to increase awareness through education and training on life and career skills, social responsibility and sustainability.
We-KIT is a Worldwide Professional Mentoring Interface created to provide a
holistic development platform in order to connect youth to Executives and
Mentors in their field of interest by using available professional networks and
smart systems to enable real-time professional mentoring and tap into the
wisdom and experience of well-established professionals of proven integrity.
Mentoring is the process by which a Mentor nurtures a person to reach their highest potential; it includes listening without judgment, suggesting alternatives, offering feedback and teaching
concepts and tools. Mentoring is all about hope, encouragement and appreciation.
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To provide value-based mentoring to YOUth in order to develop them into professionals having
integrity and sound values while guiding them to find their vocation or life’s purpose.
Provide Career-based Mentoring on a one-on-one basis across professions (Unique Mentoring Proposition)
Provide Career Guidance to graduate hires and young professionals
Provide Professional Value-based Counseling on situational requirements for all Youth Issues
Educate youth on Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Partner with other Organizations to channel and guide available talent and energies in a positive direction
We-KIT raises up leaders and mentors for tomorrow’s youth.
The mission of We-KIT is professional youth mentoring
Mission Statement
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Our LogoWe-KIT represents life’s focus just like a wicket is every bowler’s focus. It also represents the Wicket which is the small gate that is hard to find and get through.
Often, reaching one’s purpose means going against the tide, pursuing new avenues and having a certain dogged determination to achieve a dream. We-KIT supports this agenda in a very smart way using a systematic and technology driven process.
We-KIT has been conceptualized and founded in Bangalore, and hopes to become a model for similar volunteer engagements across the world. It seeks to be an extremely dynamic youth organization that is constantly innovating and forward-looking using new technology and resources in order to guide and mentor youth in various key areas like Life and Career skills, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Green, etc.
South Africa, Brazil and Peru are good for potential expansion – Growth markets with youth requiring direction and colleagues who share vision
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We are a group of professional from varied walks of life who are passionate about sharing our knowledge, experience and network
with youth…in order to guide you to find your purpose
Who are we?
and many willing mentors from across industries and walks of life…
Our team
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Mentoring Works!!!
Mentoring works. We know this intuitively. We know this through research and through measured outcomes. And we also know that mentoring works best when members of the community come together to invest in the future of their youth.
Adults want to be mentors. 57 million adults would consider becoming mentors if they had access to an array of support services and had the ability within their schedules to commit. (MENTOR Mentoring Poll)
We-KIT aims to provide that support if you would share a part of your life to change a life.
Benefits of being a We-KIT Mentor:
We-KIT Standard for Mentoring (Global Recognition) Worldwide Professional Networking Visibility and Recognition Self / Leadership Enhancement Discover & nurture talent Mentor an idea / an activity (look for VC) Create a We-KIT Legacy
Be a Mentor ! Change a Life!!!
By definition a mĕn’ – tŏr is a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
Dr. Jean Rhodes of the University of Massachusetts in her book, Stand by Me: The Risks and Rewards of Mentoring Today's Youth, concludes that mentors influence young people in three important ways, by
(1) enhancing social skills and emotional well-being,
(2) improving cognitive skills through dialogue and listening, and
(3) serving as a role model and advocate.Recruitment and Preparation of
Mentors:Applications – Profiles, Experience, CV
3 Day Training Course
Or
Experienced/Trained Mentor 1 Day Refresher and assessment
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Mentors
Underprivileged Youth with no
access to mentors
Youth with access to mentors
“ youth power, if properly directed and controlled, could bring about transformational changes in humanity for its progress, meeting its challenges and bring peace and prosperity. “
– Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
The very first mentor was
mentioned in The Odyssey, Mentor was Odysseus’s
trusted counselor. In his guise, Athena
became the guardian and
teacher of his only son, Telemachus.
We-
KIT
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We-KITRooting youth in their purpose
Our Vision
Periodic Seminars The Backbone of We-KIT• Periodic Seminars with guest speakers from varied industries and walks of life who will talk about their professional journey.
Smart Mentoring SystemA Smart Tool to manage effective mentoring relationships in real-time globally
Social MediaOne-Stop e-hang-out-point for all youth interests
Youth Events with Co-PartnersChannel youth energy and interests in right direction
Impart knowledge on Green and Sustainability while being a Green organization
Sustainability
Mentoring by
Observation
Mentoring by
Interaction
Mentoring by Experience
Via WebcastsVia Newsletters and Bulletins
Via virtual communication – Social Networking, Chatline, Online Forums
Via Career SeminarsVia We-KIT Events & ActivitiesVia We-KIT HelplineVia partnering with like-minded organizations for community events like Green drama, etc
Via one-on-one mentoring sessionVia projects with Corporates
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3 – Steps to be a We-KIT mentor
Fill Mentor Application form, and email it to us at mentor@we-kit.org
Step 1Microsoft Word
Document
Discussion with We-KIT RepStep 2
Review We-KIT Database to find Mentee www.we-kit.orgStep 3
Profile upload on We-KIT DB
or fill Online Mentor Application form @ www.we-kit.org
Mentor Profile: Mid level to top level management leaders across industries and professions.
Target GroupAcross Industries and professions. We-KIT has a policy of no-exclusion
Target GroupCollege students and Young professionals. 80% of our mentees will be underprivileged youth with no access to mentoring and other resources. We-KIT has a policy of no-exclusion
Age Of Mentee 14 – 35 years
Mentee Profile Mentor Profile
Commitment6 monthsWillingness to be mentored
Commitment•Time (1 year)•Contact & Communication Mode – face to face, on-line, telephonic•Willingness to report Status / Progress
Nice to do …• Connect with us on Facebook or Orkut or LinkedIn• Follow us on Twitter _we_kit_• Subscribe to the We-KIT Newsletter on our website
Pls take a few mins to connect with us and partner with us closely on various initiatives and activities
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We-KIT Mentoring Process Map
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We-KIT 24/7 Youth Counseling 24/7 Youth Helpline / Call Center manned round the clock to address any Youth issues
Tie-up with Counseling Organisations / specialists globally to address various youth issues
Be One-Stop shop for any Youth-related Issues
We-KIT Green Strategy
Our Green Strategy can be divided in two major categories Green Education Strategy
-Website – creating a platform of knowledge that is scientific yet easy to understand, informative, exciting and dynamic.-Activities – School visits to train teachers and students; outdoor events with experts to teach about nature, environmental issues and animals; special campaigns (road shows, Green Carnival)-Internal Training Sessions– presentations and seminars for We-KIT staff and volunteers by experts to ensure a high level of knowledge, understanding and the ability to train others in the future
Green Company Strategy formulates how We-KIT will be incorporating “green” values in various aspects of the company. The aim is to minimize the carbon footprint of the organization. Moreover We-KIT wants to become a pioneer in the field of green innovation. This includes the use of alternative energy sources, intelligent water management, composting and other technologies that help to save energy and recourses.
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Career Seminars – Monthly
Mentor-Mentee Quarterly Meets
Youth Events
Green Sessions
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We-KIT Events
April 29th : We-KIT Promo Video @ Youth Music Event
– @ EP launch of new metal rap core band Transit Point.
May 9th : Dress rehearsal for Corporate Launch and first career session of We-KIT
Demystifying
– Careers in Outdoors (Education) – by Tarsh Williams
Past Events
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We-KIT Green Seminars
May 24th : We-KIT presented EcoBro Teachers Event in association with Rotary Community Corps
– Jo Nambiar, Chairman of Edifice ran a Motivation and Education seminar for teachers. -Importance of the teaching vocation and re-energizing the teachers with insight into a students psyche.
– We-KIT Introduction by Yvonne Roberts, Founder of We-KIT
– Green & Sustainability Session by Lilly Ernest, Director - Events and Programs of We-KIT. We had 14 Teachers attend this program, They were very participative and they shared their opinions and it was a very interactive fun session.
– In the end We-KIT gifted the teachers with a sapling as a We-KIT Green gift... from nurturing students to nurturing Green
May 28th : We-KIT EcoBro Youth Event with Rotary Community Corps
– First of many projects to engage high school and college students on campuses across the country to go green, beginning a transition to an all-encompassing eco lifestyle.
– We-KIT Introduction and Mentoring discussion by Henry Nathan, Director - Marketing and Promotions
– Enthusiastically received by the youngsters all keen on finding their vocation and fulfilling their dreams.
– Jo Nambiar, Chairman of Edifice, supported We-KIT throughout the event with his vast knowledge of mentoring and career choices.
– Lilly Ernest, Director - Events and Programs, took the students through Green and Sustainability.
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The End
Dream
Passion
AmbitionTalent
Heart
Mind
Job
Money
THANK YOU
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Org Structure
Yvonne Roberts
Henry Nathan Hanna Meiners
Edwin Harish Lilly Ernest
Avi Dev Sugania Sebastian
Director - Events
Director - Social Responsibility and Sustainability
CEO
Technical Director
Director - Program
EditorVolunteer Manager and Cause Champion
All volunteer from various walks of life including IBMers
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Yvonne Roberts is the founder and CEO of We-KIT
Achievements within IBM Represented Corporate Service Corps in South Africa – 2010. Service Delivery Improvement of Trade and Investment Limpopo
Talent Sparks - 2010
Worldwide recognition received with IBM Procurement Award for Excellence - August 2008
Continues to spearheaded critical global transformation projects for Global Sourcing Councils e.g. Growth Market Supplier Tracking Project Labor Benchmarking project among others. These efforts were recognized by management and clients. Supported potential savings opportunities across markets and councils for various geos.
Won Bravo Award – 2007 & 2005 for Outstanding Contribution and Sustained Dedication
She is from Bangalore, India and currently a Global Program Manager in IBM’s Integrated Supply Chain Division.
She has over12+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Advertising, Hospitality, Market Research, PR and other Customer facing roles
With over 7+ years in IBM, she owns Global Market Intelligence for Services. Prior to this she has had a T- shaped career with supply chain experience across Strategic Sourcing, Client Support, Business Controls and Project Management within IBM.
Her work with IBM in South Africa as well as her initial struggle to establish her career has motivated her to create a one-of-a-kind mentoring system that can best be described as a Worldwide Mentoring Interface across Industries and Professions.
Educationally she is a Advisory Supply Chain Management Professional while being a double Masters in Science (Information Technology) and Marketing Management.
Specialties :
Supply Chain Strategy, Global Services Markets & Trends, Procurement &Strategic Sourcing, Contracts negotiations and Supply Chain Management, Emerging / Growth Markets and Economies.
Hobbies : Mentoring, Music, Reading, Sketching, Cartooning, Trekking & Traveling and of course Volunteering
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Our Partners Transit Point
Prodigal Return
Center of Music Education
Yours Truly Theatre
Our
Partners
Music & Theatre
Sports
Green Organisation
Corporates
Volunteer Orgs and NGOs
EducationalInstitutions IBM
Wings
Avanti Sports
i-Volunteer
Red Revival Ministries
Rotary Community Corp
Lions Club
Project Life
Emmanuel Sugnana Jyothi High School
Yuvalok
St Charles School
Moving Planet
Green Peace
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We-KIT Mentor – Mentee Matching Process