The 9th of August will remain one of my most memorable days this month, as I had the privilege of leading a session at the Post-Secondary Scholarship Summer Workshop in Kiambu County, organised by CMETrust. The gathering brought together over 76 bright and ambitious young people all beneficiaries of the CMETrust Scholarship representing universities, colleges, and TVET institutions across Kenya, alongside one international student.
It was more than just a workshop; it was a meeting of minds, dreams, and aspirations, where ideas flowed freely, and the energy in the room reflected the determination of a generation eager to shape their future.
The PSS (Post-secondary Scholarship) Summer Workshop happens once per year and it brings together all the outgoing, active and joining CMETrust Post-secondary Scholars to celebrate the past year's milestones, team building and welcome the new Cohort.
My sessions are usually designed with a participatory approach, rooted in 21st-century learning skills often referred to as the 4 C’s: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, and Collaboration. These principles guided our activities and discussions, ensuring that participants were not just passive listeners but active contributors to the learning experience.
As a social entrepreneur, trainer, and facilitator, I find deep fulfillment in sharing knowledge, it fuels my passion to do more and reinforces my commitment to building a better society. Every engagement with young people is an opportunity to advocate for self discovery, quality education and lifelong learning, empowering them to become not only job seekers but problem solvers and change-makers within their communities.
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In general, many families from marginalised neighbourhoods continue to face considerable challenges in receiving high-quality, sustainable, and affordable education. Knowing what to do after finishing school is a different ballgame for many young people with qualifications, and CMETrust is one of the organisations I know that works to build bridges to decent livelihoods through quality education by providing scholarships to bright youth in Mathare.
Here is a brief highlight of the session. In my books there are three schools in life;
1. The formal school – an institution, structure, system, teacher and student.
2. The school of thought – unstructured and involving how you think, react, feel and relate.
3. The street school – All that happens around within your surroundings, both known and unknown, uncontrollable, etc. Generally the society's perception, expectation, reaction, etc.
Remember, true success comes from balancing the knowledge of formal education, the wisdom of experience, and the curiosity of self-driven learning.
š Inspiration Quote
š" The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
š"You may miss out on numerous opportunities not because you are unworthy, but because God has something greater and better in store for you. Don't look back; don't despair. Continue to do what you enjoy doing, with compassion and an open mind." - Wilson Masaka, Youth and Social Entrepreneur
š± "Never underestimate humble beginnings; plant your seed today, keep watering and nurturing it, and one day you will reap the fruits of your labour.
Thank you, CMETrust, for the invitation; I believe the attendees left with additional thoughts and knowledge that will direct their paths in and out of school.
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