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The Power of Active Learning for Young Learners with Masicorp
Unlocking English Literacy: The Power of Active Learning for Young Learners with Masicorp At Masicorp, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why we’re proud to share one of our … Continue reading →
Back to School in Masiphumelele
Children from Masiphumelele went back to school last week on the 18th of January 2023. The back-to-school rush is always a difficult time of the year for many parents who need to prioritize their spending and often find themselves with … Continue reading →
Help us End Hunger This Giving Tuesday
The 29th of November is Giving Tuesday – this global movement has seen people around the world mobilize to empower their local communities to act with radical generosity. Support Masicorp this Giving Tuesday and stand with a cause that can … Continue reading →
The Latest Masi News – Kholosa’s Story
Our Masi news usually shares stories from our education programmes that make Masicorp unique from other charities in Cape town. The latest instalment of Masi news is slightly different and features a very bubbly, outgoing and forward-thinking young lady – … Continue reading →
Stay & Play – Enhancing Early Childhood Education in Masi
Early childhood education is fundamental because it is during this time that children go through a radical phase of growth and development. The brain develops faster in this stage of life than any other and this makes it the most … Continue reading →
Empowering Women in Masiphumelele
“Empowering women is key to building a future we want.” -Amartya Sen Masicorp believes that education and life skills training programmes play a vital role in helping women from Masiphumelele succeed. Our statistics speak for themselves and reveal a story … Continue reading →
Sewing to Make Every Day a Mandela Day
Mandela Day is about giving back and honouring a legacy. It’s an oath to pledge your time to make the world a better place than it was before you give 67 minutes of your time to make a difference. To … Continue reading →
Joseph Chivayo is Running for Education
Joseph Chivayo, our latest UK board member is running for Masicorp in the London Royal Parks Half Marathon 2022. He currently works as a policy leader in the U.K Civil Service. His day-to-day involves analysing government priorities and legislative requirements … Continue reading →
Evangeline – A Skill Development Programme Opening the Door to Possibility
The Evangeline skill development programme strutted its brilliance again on Saturday the 11th of June 2022. This is a programme very close to our hearts and one of the most special events on Masicorp’s calendar. The gleaming confidence and the … Continue reading →
Connections to a future – Masiphumelele High School Careers Day
Leaving school and entering the workforce can be daunting – especially today, where youth face a world with limitless opportunities and choices that shape their careers and futures. Career guidance in Masiphumelele is rare. Youth in Masi often lack the … Continue reading →
Masicorp & MasiSports’ Partnership
MasiSports and Masicorp have mutually agreed that – owing to its considerable growth, MasiSports will become an independent NPO by the end of the year. However, the successful partnership between MasiSports and Masicorp will remain as firm and fruitful as … Continue reading →
A Coding Game in The Maths Lab
In disadvantaged communities like Masiphumelele a coding game like Tanks is often out of reach for children attending schools here. Tanks is an innovative coding game that brings computational thinking to life with a fun interactive app used to teach … Continue reading →
A Thread in Time – Thandie’s Story
For the past 11 years – Thandie has been writing her story with Masicorp and The Sewing Café. Our education non-profit organisation partners with Evangeline for a life skills course that teaches men and women from Masiphumelele a trio of … Continue reading →
A Bitter Pill to Swallow – Living Below the Breadline in Masiphumelele
Masiphumelele is a community that is struggling, people living here face an array of daily challenges. High crime rates, low employment, overcrowding, a devastating lack of infrastructure and extreme living conditions surround the community – yet the people who live … Continue reading →
How an Education Charity in Cape Town – Masicorp is Closing the Opportunity Gaps for People Living in Masi.
Education charities in Cape Town are waging a war on inequality and inequity in education. Education is a basic human right that allows people to gain access to equal opportunity and thus a head start in the job market to … Continue reading →
Seeing is Believing – The Maths Lab Way
Masicorp’s Maths Lab at Ukhanyo Primary School in Masiphumelele is something you must visit to truly grasp. The Lab’s alternative teaching methods encourages children to learn maths through fun and interactive games – all whilst inspiring learners with unique learning … Continue reading →
Evangeline’s 2021 Graduates are a Story of Hope
This past Saturday the Evangeline life skills course held its graduation ceremony at Chasmay Campus. The traditional hand-made garments modelled proudly by the graduates oozed authentic flamboyance. On the day, we felt winds of change and hope flood the campus … Continue reading →
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How Masicorp Keeps Learning Alive During Covid – Masiphumelele News
It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to keep you posted about the latest Masiphumelele news from Masicorp that truly reflects the inner workings of our organisation and the dedication of the team who continue to make our … Continue reading →
The Real Power Behind a Monthly Donation to Charity
There is strength in numbers, a group of people standing together and uniting for a common cause can make a real and lasting impact in the world around them. It is the same with a monthly donation to charity. A … Continue reading →
The Effect of Education on Employment
The ripple effect of education on employment in South Africa can be seen in the vast inequality within our country, it’s a barrier that halts progress to a better future. “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise … Continue reading →
Make a Monthly Charity Donation with a Difference
Become a Friend of Masicorp and make an easy monthly charity donation to the most powerful cause of all – education. When Masicorp began its quest, we asked ourselves how can education reduce poverty in South Africa? Access to free … Continue reading →
Meet Mbasa – another English Hub superstar
The English Hub at Ukhanyo Primary School is one of Masicorp’s many community upliftment programmes children living in Masiphumelele. If you have ever visited Ukhanyo Primary School, you may have experienced the energy and excitement of the English Hub – … Continue reading →
Education Charities in South Africa Need to be Activists for Child Protection Week
Masicorp is one of many education charities in South Africa taking Child Protection Week seriously and you should too; here’s why: All children have the right to a protected upbringing whereby they do not suffer abuse, violence, or neglect. For … Continue reading →
Support South African Charities – Real Change is a Team Effort
South African charities have a difficult road ahead. We are the change you want to see in the world and yet you may be looking right past the signs and heading straight for that grab and go coffee your stomach … Continue reading →
A Masicorp Volunteer Experience – The Meds and Zoleka Story
Why is there a need for volunteers in South Africa and around the globe? Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organisations like Masicorp. In fact – avid subscribers and fans of our blog may be surprised to learn that Masicorp … Continue reading →
The importance of early childhood development – Success Starts Early
When it comes to the importance of early childhood development – you need to consider your child right from the moment they are born. Children’s early experiences deeply affect the way they determine the world around them. The first … Continue reading →
Inside Masi – Celebrating Success Despite the Harsh Truths
While we are delighted to be sharing #successstories, our overall goal of telling these uplifting successes is to highlight realities and daily challenges for people living in Masiphumelele and share the journeys which led them to where they are … Continue reading →
Meet Akhanya Future South African Doctor
If you ever struggled with Maths at school, then you are not alone. We can’t all solve math problems at the same pace that Einstein did – we can however change up the algorithm in our brain, allowing us … Continue reading →
Inside Our Community Upliftment Projects – Meet Tshilidzi
The English Hub is one of our community upliftment projects that works closely with Ukhanyo Primary School learners and teachers to assist in bridging the gap between mother tongue and English learning at an appropriate age level. The shift to … Continue reading →
What is Adult Basic Education? How Life Skills Define Learning
Have you ever wondered – what is adult basic education exactly? Skillsportal defines it as the following: “Adult basic education and training is the general conceptual foundation towards lifelong learning and development, comprising of knowledge, skills and attitudes required for … Continue reading →
The latest Masiphumelele News – Welcome Mama Yandi – Masicorp’s New Director of Community Liaison Representative
Yandi is an energetic woman with a dazzling attitude towards life. She currently heads up the Stay and Play art therapy programme for Masicorp as well as many other various community roles, and now she has taken on a voluntary … Continue reading →
The Future is in Your Hands
A New Era for Masicorp The Future is roughly defined by the dictionary as something that will happen or exist in time to come. The future is rooted in the past. It has associated and attached conditions, especially of success … Continue reading →
How Does Access to Free Education Alleviate Poverty?
In the latest Masiphumelele news from Masicorp – we give you an inside peek into the 2021 opening of our ICDL (International Computer Drivers Licence) centre here on Chasmay campus. Keep reading to discover answers to questions like how does … Continue reading →
How to Give to Charities Supporting Education – Essential Tips for your Philanthropic Autobiography
If you are looking for great charities to donate to and your primary focus is centred on giving to charities supporting education – you have come to the right place. In this guide, you will find essential tips for defining … Continue reading →
The Importance of Early Childhood Development in South Africa – How Moving, Sitting and Sleeping Affect a Child’s Early Years
The importance of early childhood development in South Africa is often overlooked. While we tend to place a hefty amount of focus on High School and University education – we forget that early childhood development in South Africa forms the … Continue reading →
Masiphumelele News – Jabeson Bags Update
In the latest Masiphumelele news, we checked in on Someleze and asked him how the Jabeson Bags brand is doing. This up-beat entrepreneur hasn’t wasted any time following his dreams and even though Covid-19 has seen many businesses closing their … Continue reading →
The Highlight of Evangeline 2020
The Evangeline students took centre stage this past Saturday for their graduation ceremony at Living Hope – they rocked the catwalk with authentic flare. The sun was in its element, the wind had its say, howling through the socially distanced … Continue reading →
Masicorp – Maths Lab Tour
Masicorp – Maths Lab Tour Masicorp was live on Facebook today for a special event for our supporters all around the world. We went on a tour through the streets of Masiphumelele to Ukhanyo Primary School – where we got … Continue reading →
Ukhanyo Primary’s Virtual Times-Table Tango
The battle to end all multiplication battles was underway at Ukhanyo Primary School last Friday. Olico Maths had set the stage and the agenda was apparent – they were looking for a champion in every grade who would take the … Continue reading →
The Best Free Learning Apps for Students
Masicorp constantly strives to be at the forefront of the latest developments in education for the people in Masiphumelele. We keep up to date with the latest Masiphumelele news and current affairs worldwide so that we can keep tailoring our … Continue reading →
The Latest Masiphumelele News – How to Support Masicorp
Masiphumelele is a vibrant township in Cape Town with eclectic flare and hidden gems lurking around every corner. If you are in quest of the latest Masiphumelele news or even if you would just like to come and visit this … Continue reading →
Top Leadership Skills that will Help Children Succeed
Leadership skills are formed from a young age – the time you invest, refining and chiselling down the rough edges is what makes your results superior and a cut above the rest. Children are far more adept at learning on … Continue reading →
Blended Education and Entrepreneurship in South Africa
The real world as we know it has changed, we have adopted technology into every fundamental task. We live in an age where our world is online, with the fourth industrial revolution inspiring a dynamic approach to daily life. At … Continue reading →
Virtual Hugs from Masicorp
As we navigate the new normal and find ourselves entrenched in rules that govern our ideas about business, travel and visitation, keeping in contact with all of you is at the top of our to-do list. Masicorp’s initiatives before, during … Continue reading →
The Shape of Education During Covid-19 and Future Prospects
Covid-19 has decimated global economies, caused hard lockdowns in almost every country and changed the way we perceive normal life. In all the chaos, we have had to adapt our daily routines to continue with life as we once knew … Continue reading →
An Inside Guide into Chasmay Road Campus
Masicorp is an industry leading non-profit organisation, specialising in quality education and skills development for both children and adults living in Masiphumelele. The Chasmay Road Campus where Masicorp’s Head Office is situated is teeming with life and one needs to … Continue reading →
Gender Equity Life Skills In Masi
Gender equity life skills in Masi Written by Vince van der Bijl. Life skills is embedded in the coaching process. All our coaches at Ukhanyo PS and Masiphumelele HS have made this a fundamental discipline that drives our passion. Ukhanyo … Continue reading →
Masicorp’s first tertiary-level scholars: Olwethu’s story
Masicorp’s first tertiary-level scholars: Olwethu’s story Olwethu Mlaza is the one of the first Masicorp-funded Bursary graduates. He joined the programme in 2006, and in 2009 graduated with a Nation Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. By 2015 Olwethu had added three … Continue reading →
Living in Masiphumelele during a pandemic
Living in Masiphumelele during a pandemic We recently asked Monica, an ECD parent to share her personal experience with us about living in Masiphumelele during the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to understand the challenges she has been facing with her … Continue reading →
Alfred appointed as curator for sport in Masiphumelele
Alfred appointed as curator for sport in Masiphumelele By Vince van der Bijl A discussion with John le Roux over the need for proper maintenance of our sporting facilities opened the door for Buyile Alfred Mazosiwe, a founder and player … Continue reading →
Supporting the organisations at Chasmay Campus through COVID-19
Supporting the organisations at Chasmay Campus through COVID-19 When we officially took on the task of managing Chasmay Road campus in 2018, we also took on the responsibility to make the campus a safe, secure and supportive environment for the … Continue reading →
An overwhelming feeding scheme donation by the Frank Jackson Trust
An overwhelming feeding scheme donation by the Frank Jackson Trust By Vince van der Bijl The MCC Masi Sports Project has received R208 000 funding for the feeding schemes in Masiphumelele. This is such a windfall that has come at … Continue reading →
Together we can overcome
Together we can overcome By Vince van der Bijl The Nike advert is just the fillip that we all need during this time of disruption, racial divide, unhappiness regarding the failed economy and Covid accentuating so much negativity. In a … Continue reading →
Returning to school during COVID-19: Keeping our ECD learners safe
Returning to school during COVID-19: Keeping our ECD learners safe It has been proven that early child development (ECD) plays an important role in instilling the skills and abilities that children need for future learning. By investing in these children … Continue reading →
Stationery that helps our ECD learners celebrate diversity
Stationery that helps our ECD learners celebrate diversity When it comes to creatively expressing themselves, there are many South African children who are unable to draw themselves in colours that positively represent who they are. Last week we added 300 … Continue reading →
Soccer and netball kit handover to Masiphumelele High School
Soccer and netball kit handover to Masiphumelele High School By Vince van der Bijl The MCC Masi Sports Project was delighted to handover Masiphumelele HS branded soccer and netball kit for all their teams last week – social distancing included! … Continue reading →
Let’s Keep Learning during lockdown: 1000 Treasure Box activities for the children of Masi
Let’s Keep Learning during lockdown: 1000 Treasure Box activities for the children of Masi Our English Hub team took to the streets of Masiphumelele yesterday to hand out 1000 “After School Treasure Box” activity booklets created by The Learning Trust, … Continue reading →
Learning continues in the ICDL course
Learning continues in the ICDL course Over the years, Masicorp’s aim has always been to provide education to the community of Masiphumelele. The times we currently find ourselves in have made it challenging to continue meeting that need as we … Continue reading →
Lessons from history with Dr Dean Allen
Lessons from history with Dr. Dean Allen Our event yesterday forced us to look at a very painful part of history – the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. The event was live streamed on Zoom, allowing us to see many of … Continue reading →
Teddy Nyali instructs Masi kids in home exercises via Whatsapp
Teddy Nyali instructs Masi kids in home exercises via Whatsapp By Vince van der Bijl The MCC Masi Sports Project coaches have worked on ways to communicate with the sports kids and their parents isolated in the township to encourage … Continue reading →
A story of hope at The Sewing Cafe
A story of hope at The Sewing Cafe Our partners at The Sewing Café provide skills training to unemployed and unskilled residents who live in Masiphumelele to help combat poverty and unemployment. These trainees are then given an opportunity to … Continue reading →
Our efforts to serve Masiphumelele during the COVID-19 pandemic
Our efforts to serve Masiphumelele during the COVID-19 pandemic The entire world has been scrambling to find a way to survive while trying to get through the Corona pandemic. We are all quite astonished by how much has changed but … Continue reading →
Dan & Friends put together an online concert in aid of Masiphumelele residents
Dan & Friends put together an online concert in aid of Masiphumelele residents To help the community of Masiphumelele during the Lockdown, which was implemented because of COVID-19, Dan Green, a well-loved musician and Noordhoek resident, set out to perform … Continue reading →
Sport is a language everyone can understand
Sport is a language everyone can understand Written by: Vince Van De Bijl The under 13 cricket team of the Dragon School , Oxford, UK, visited us for the day. We combined two 6-a-side cricket matches at Ukhanyo with a … Continue reading →
The wonderful changes we are making to our blog!
The wonderful changes we are making to our blog! For years we have been updating loyal followers (like you!), through our old wordpress blog – and sharing our news and achievements with you. It has always been so important to … Continue reading →
The excitement of witnessing the sharing of resources and opening up opportunities for all
The excitement of witnessing the sharing of resources and opening up opportunities for all, producing immediate results. Written by Vince van der Bijl The string of gold and silver medals won by the Ukhanyo PS athletes at the Regional South … Continue reading →
The unique sporting Rainbow Nation project in the Deep South Valley
The unique sporting Rainbow Nation project in the Deep South Valley The first sporting event aimed at developing a more integrated, understanding and helping environment in the Deep South was held at Fish Hoek Primary School on 31st January. The … Continue reading →
We are recruiting for a fundraiser, join our team!!
We are recruiting for a fundraiser, join our team!! Masicorp works with the people of Masiphumelele, as well as key partners, offering opportunities through education helping individuals to uplift themselves out of poverty and work towards a sustainable livelihood. Focusing … Continue reading →
How the Masifunde programme changed Sanelisiwe’s life!!
How the Masifunde programme changed Sanelisiwe’s life Sanelisiwe Goba, a learner who was repeating Grade 6 at Ukhanyo Primary School was referred to our Masifunde programme by her English teacher. In cases like that of Sanelisiwe, English is not their … Continue reading →
Sizwe and his friends finally receive the gift of sight!
Sizwe and his friends finally receive the gift of sight! Do you remember the story of Sizwe that we shared late last year? “The Gift of Sight” appeal told the story of a boy from Ukhanyo Primary School who was … Continue reading →
MCC visits Ukhanyo Primary School
MCC visits Ukhanyo Primary School By Vince van der Bijl The MCC Chairman, Gerald Corbett with his wife, Virginia, the MCC Foundation Chairman, Philip Hodson and a trustee of the MCC Foundation, Rick Johnson, visited Ukhanyo PS on the 8th, … Continue reading →
UK School positively looks back on their visit to Masiphumelele and Ukhanyo Primary School
UK SCHOOL POSITIVELY LOOKS BACK ON THEIR VISIT TO MASIPHUMELELE AND UKHANYO PRIMARY SCHOOL By Vince van der Bijl The captains of the netball and rugby teams from Perins Community School in the UK sent us a letter expressing their … Continue reading →
Eye-catching designs and inspiring stories: Meet our latest Evangeline Life Skills graduates
Eye-catching designs and inspiring stories: Meet our latest Evangeline Life Skills graduates Last Saturday we had the pleasure of celebrating the Evangeline Life Skills Graduation ceremony held at Living Hope. Twenty women received their certificates for completing a 6-month course … Continue reading →
Give the Gift of Sight
We take so much for granted, don’t we? Think about it…. Meet Sizwe, a Grade 4 boy at Ukhanyo Primary School in Masiphumelele: “My name is Sizwe and I go to school at Ukhanyo Primary each day. I try to pay attention … Continue reading →
Sewing her way to success: Patricia’s story of hope
Sewing her way to success: Patricia’s story of hope My name is Patricia Moyo and I would like to share the story of how the sewing skills I learned at the Evangeline life skills course has changed my life and … Continue reading →
Cool to Lead – a breakthrough opportunity for Masiphumelele High School
Cool to Lead – a breakthrough opportunity for Masiphumelele High School By Vince van der Bijl All 240 grade 8s in Masiphumelele High school were treated to a four-hour Cool to Lead workshop designed by Cool to Be Me, the … Continue reading →
A trip to the aquarium for our ECD learners
A trip to the aquarium for our ECD learners On the 7th of November, 50 learners from Chasmay Educare and Masi Educare visited the two oceans Aquarium in the V&A waterfront. This was the first time the learners from the … Continue reading →
A new way – underprivileged schools partnering to find real solutions
A new way – underprivileged schools partnering to find real solutions By Vince van der Bijl This is a road less travelled. In their journey of discovery, two underprivileged schools, Nkondo PS (E Cape) and Ukhanyo PS (Masiphumelele) last week … Continue reading →
The festival of Street Sport returns to Masiphumelele
The festival of Street Sport returns to Masiphumelele By Vince van der Bijl Three sporting codes, 90 players and 14 coaches enveloped the street outside Ukhanyo Primary School for the annual Sporting Chance Street Sport competition. This 9-week event, the … Continue reading →
The success of our comedy evening at Cafe Roux
The success of our comedy evening at Cafe Roux! Thanks to all who came and joined us at Cafe Roux last night at our very first comedy evening fundraiser! Opening the evening was the familiar sound of South Peninsula local … Continue reading →
How the MCC Masi 750 sports programme has grown since 2017
How the MCC Masi 750 sports programme has grown since 2017 By Vince van der Bijl Nceba Jonas was the sole official coach of Ukhanyo Primary School in 2017 – now there are 20 more coaches! 15 coaches were able … Continue reading →
Ukhanyo on sporting fire!
News update about Ukhanyo’s progress in sport. Read the full article here.
Meet the women behind the success of the English Hub
Meet the women behind the success of the English Hub In 2012, the English Hub was opened at Ukhanyo Primary School with the aim to transfer skills to the teachers which they could then apply in their own classrooms. Katherine … Continue reading →
An incredible Sports day in the Strand
An incredible Sports day in the Strand Written by Fez Payi, Nceba Jonas and Vince van der Bijl Three netball, two rugby teams, three soccer teams and a chess team (90 kids and 20 coaches in all) from Ukhanyo travelled … Continue reading →
Getting to know the Managing Director of Masicorp Milli Firth
Getting to know the Managing Director of Masicorp Milli Firth The community of Masiphumelele is very close to Milli’s heart. As the Managing Director of Masicorp, Milli feels incredibly fortunate to have seen the organisation grow from a small number … Continue reading →
Bringing about positive change through mathematics
Bringing about positive change through mathematics For the past four years, dedicated volunteer and teacher Rob Douglas has run twice-weekly maths workshops for Grade 11 and 12 learners from Masiphumelele and Fish Hoek High Schools to support struggling learners and … Continue reading →
The amazing women of Masicorp: Carol Hanks
The amazing women of Masicorp: Carol Hanks During August, we as South Africans celebrate everyday women and acknowledge the contributions they have each made for their country and families. We will be writing a series of blog posts titled “The … Continue reading →
Ukhanyo Primary School and Masiphumelele inspire UK school
Ukhanyo Primary School and Masiphumelele inspire UK school By Vince van der Bijl Project leader of the MCC Masi 750 Club 5 netball teams, 2 rugby teams and a girl’s hockey team (89 pupils and 19 teachers in all) from … Continue reading →
How Simcelile found purpose through the Computer Lab
How Simcelile found purpose through the Computer Lab: In 2016, Simcelile Ngqakumbana suddenly lost his job and could no longer provide for his family. He had previously been the breadwinner, but as his unemployment stretched into 2017, despite his best … Continue reading →
The spirit of giving on Mandela Day
The spirit of giving on Mandela Day On 18th July 2019, Masicorp joined South Africa in celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela through a day of thoughtful giving and action. The aim of this special day is for … Continue reading →
Investing in the success of our ECD teachers through training
Investing in the success of our ECD teachers through training At Masicorp we strongly support and implement the policy to upskill and invest in our Early Child Development (ECD) teachers. We believe that by investing in our staff, we help … Continue reading →
The English Hub looks back on a busy term.
The English Hub at Ukhanyo Primary School has had another busy term. The educators at the Hub continued to work with the Grade 2 and 3 teachers and their classes during the school day so that the teachers could integrate … Continue reading →
Ukhanyo Chess Club meets Queen of Katwe chess heroes
In February this year, an after school chess club at Ukhanyo Primary School was formed, after a donation of chess boards by the Rotary Club of Claremont. The club has successfully taken off since then and has brought many unforeseen … Continue reading →
New look for Masicorp Bursary Programme
New look for Masicorp Bursary Programme Masicorp believes that learners who are empowered with information on the options available to them and armed with the knowledge and skills to access these opportunities will be more motivated and will make educated … Continue reading →
Ukhanyo featured again on Let’s Play!
Ukhanyo featured again on Let’s Play! by Vince van der Bijl The English Premier League recently held a three day soccer course for coaches at Ukhanyo Primary school and was featured in a recent Let’s Play programme on Supersport. The … Continue reading →
University, college and further education
Masicorp believes that learners who are empowered with information on the options available to them and armed with the knowledge and skills to access these opportunities will be more motivated and will make educated decisions about their futures.
