Mentoring: A Promising Path to Progress

Youths of today face a multitude of challenges in a rapidly evolving environment, and grapple with concerns about their job prospects and future. Having someone to turn to for advice and guidance is always an advantage. We highlight three of SINDA’s programmes which provide just the kind of backing that benefits our youths.

Mentor Me

Coming into its fifth year, Mentor Me offers tertiary-level students long-term mentorship by professionals in their sector of interest. Having a better understanding of key areas in their specialisation allows the students to make practical plans for furthering either their education or careers. Besides the personal guidance, mentees also have access to specially designed workshops to boost their skill sets. Whatever their goals — personal, academic or employment — youths will always have the support they need to achieve them.

In 2021, 125 youths were mentored under this programme.

ITEnable

Successful ITE alumni are motivating their juniors still enrolled in the colleges. By mentoring them and encouraging them to join the many skills-building courses provided through SINDA, they help cultivate a positive mindset that leads to resilience and faith in their abilities.

Students have their academic efforts cheered on, and at the same time learn essential soft skills to help them overcome life’s challenges with panache. Activities and workshops to enrich their experience in college are well-spaced over the year, letting students enjoy a regular stream of engagement.

110 students were part of ITEnable in 2021.

Peer Leadership Programme

Exceptional leaders from SINDA youth programmes are selected for the Peer Leadership Programme. Their potential is carefully nurtured through experiential workshops that equip them with the values, understanding and know-how to be the movers and shakers of the future. As peer leaders, graduates of this programme take up roles and responsibilities in other SINDA youth programmes — and that includes mentoring others too!

The Peer Leadership Programme enaged 61 youths in 2021.