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The Kenya Education Fund (KEF), a non-profit organization committed to providing scholarships and life-skills development programs to bright and underprivileged students in Kenya, has successfully initiated a week-long Career Readiness, Reproductive Health & Entrepreneurship Workshop (CREW) for the graduating class of 2023.
Held in Karen from July 16th to July 22nd, the workshop aims to equip young KEF graduates with valuable tools to navigate the exciting yet challenging transition into adulthood and college. Currently, the transition rate for KEF scholars into university is an impressive 99%, with each student receiving an additional year of scholarship to facilitate their entry into higher education.
“At KEF, we believe in investing in the holistic development of our scholars,” said KEF country director Francis Ng’ang’a. “The CREW workshop goes beyond academics, providing graduates with the essential life skills they need to thrive in university, the workplace, and their communities.”
The intensive program covers a diverse range of topics, including:
- Design Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Stress Management
- Ethics
- Reproductive Health & Self-Awareness
- Financial Literacy
- CV Writing & Interviewing Skills
- Civics/Governance & Leadership
- Negotiation Skills
This curriculum, which KEF has been implementing for the last 11 years, combines with mentorship opportunities by older KEF alumni to empower graduates to make informed decisions about their futures and career choices. The workshop equips them to excel in their chosen fields, become responsible individuals, and contribute meaningfully to the global community. KEF also ensures that the mental well-being of the students is cared for and cultivated throughout the program.
KEF encourages youth who have completed their secondary education to take advantage of the many opportunities available, such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs, scholarships, and other global opportunities.
Since its inception, KEF has empowered over 4,500 young minds to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their full potential, fostering a brighter future for Kenya’s next generation.
