Each month, we host a virtual gathering for our global network of partners. These are a fantastic opportunity for organisations from around the world to connect, share insights, challenges, and successes.

One of the highlights of the event was a presentation by Mansi from The Apprentice Project in India. Mansi shared her organisation's journey in integrating essential skills into their programs and explained how the Global Impact Fellowship has been instrumental in their success.

The Apprentice Project's Story

The Apprentice Project is an organisation dedicated to empowering young people with 21st-century skills. They recognise the importance of equipping young people with essential skills like problem-solving and creativity. However, they faced the challenge of effectively integrating these skills into their existing curriculum and measuring their impact.

According to Mansi in India, half of young people miss out on job opportunities due to a lack of 21st-century skills. Mansi explained that academic qualifications alone are not enough; essential skills like creativity and problem-solving are extremely important.

The Apprentice Project aligned their self-learning videos with the Skills Builder Universal Framework by identifying specific skill steps, tailoring content to different learning levels, integrating essential skills into their curriculum, and developing reflective activities to measure student understanding.

“The reflective questions that are there for each of the steps within the framework are super helpful because it just helps the instructor stay on the right path in terms of asking the correct kinds of questions to the students “
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Mansi, The Apprentice Project

By participating in the Global Impact Fellowship, The Apprentice Project was able to:

• Receive targeted lesson plan guidance: specific guidance from a dedicated member of the Skills Builder team to enhance lesson planning and effectively integrate 21st-century skills.
• Undergo collaborative learning: Interact with other organisations to learn from their intervention strategies and effective practices.
• Access reflection tools: Access resources for creating quizzes and reflection activities to reinforce skill development.

The Benefits of Joining the Global Impact Fellowship

If you're an NGO looking to empower your beneficiaries with essential skills, the Global Impact Fellowship offers a range of benefits:

• Expert Guidance: Receive personalised support from experienced associates.
• Practical Tools: Utilise a range of resources to enhance your programs.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded NGOs and share effective practices.
• Accreditation: Validate your organisation's work and demonstrate your commitment to quality with an Impact Level

Ready to take the next step? You can find more information about the Global Impact Fellowship and the application process here on our website.