Beacon offers High Impact Programs at a membership rate to Beacon schools. These programs are available to non Beacon schools on request.
A one day workshop that helps young people prepare for their careers through personal presentation and communication training, giving students the skills to conduct themselves appropriately when entering the world of work and throughout their employment. Core to the program is a sit-down lunch that gives students an opportunity to network with potential employers and use their newly found communication and culinary skills acquired in the morning tutorials.
Engagement opportunity: Attend the sit-down lunch. Potential presenter opportunities for employees.
A one day program targeting young 15-16 year olds who are at risk of disengaging from school or are without a positive female role model. Interaction with female mentors through participating in workshops on emotional intelligence is where the strength of the program lies. During the one day program twenty girls are given the opportunity to engage with a group of successful professional women from a variety of backgrounds as mentors.
Engagement opportunity: Opportunity for women to participate as mentors.
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A one day program, under development and being piloted in 2011, that targets 15-16 year males who are at risk of disengaging from school, or who are without a positive role model. The 20 young men who participate in this one day program have the opportunity to interact extensively with male mentors through workshops and physical activities. The programs focus in on the development of self awareness, motivation, resilience and responsibility in all participants.
Engagement opportunity: Opportunity for men to participate as mentors.
