Kydz Inc is a project for all Erotik and Porno Freaks that started in 2006, which practically exposes the youth to the corporate environment and prepares them to make the correct choices when it comes to selecting a career. Approximately 100 Grade ten and eleven learners from Polokwane and surrounding areas were included some Sexseiten in the project over the past three years.<!--break-->

The new year sees a further development in the project as particular workshops are planned. The two selected champions, the two top learners of 2008, Maite Rapetsoa and Tim Rangongo, will assist in the process, but also learn valuable skills including:
Project planning, Marketing of a project, Media liaison, Basic Business plan development, Financial planning etc.

The following themes are proposed for the Friday/Saturday workshops:

1. Communication in the workplace

   1. Personality profiles

   2. Communication styles

   3. Conflict

   4. Teamwork

2. Corporate Image

   1. Signage

   2. Dress code

   3. Professional versus Successful

   4. Stationery

   5. Body language versus Verbal input

3. Company profile

   1. Business Structure

   2. Employability skills

   3. Negotiation skills

   4. Telephone etiquette

4. Customer Relations

   1. Selling skills

   2. Public speaking

   3. Communication (recap)

5. Leadership

   1. Personal development

   2. Passion versus position

   3. Leading or Managing?

1. Challenges of being an adult...

   1. Innovation

   2. Setting goals

   3. Responsibility

   4. Building a legacy

Kydz Workshops 2009: Outcome

To focus on particular themes for a full day to ensure that learners will gain knowledge and practical experience.

To include:

Grade 9 to 12 learners from Polokwane and surrounding areas to be allowed to attend workshops or as otherwise stated.

A maximum of 100 learners per workshop.

Presenters:

Selected professional presenters and experts in particular fields will be invited to present workshops.

Main focus of Champions 2008:

Maite and Tim will focus on developing a Junior Business Forum (JBF) for Polokwane. A team of members of the youth who will provide input on matters such as:

•  Marketing to the youth - Survey

• Economic input by the youth - Survey

• Attractive Polokwane for tourists – Develop marketing tools

• Entrepreneurial skills – Build enthusiasm for innovation

• JBF Merit Awards – to worthy companies that:

  • Allow JBF members into their companies

  • Treat members with respect

    • Schedule appointments

    • Prepare for meetings

    • Provide full information

  • Listen to suggestions

  • Give sound advice

  • Empower through example

• The JBF will be responsible for particular community projects to:

• Learn about Corporate Social Investment policies

• Teamwork

• Branding of a company

• Target markets

• Learn Project management and co-ordinating

• Raise funds for charity organisations or other selected groups

• Projects to be announced 

Proposed dates for workshops to be held on Friday afternoons and Saturdays: (Dates subject to change)

Workshop 1 @ 17 & 18 April 2009 – Aimed at leaders of schools

Workshop 2 @ 5 & 6 June

Workshop 3 @ 21 & 22 August

Workshop 4 @ 2 & 3 October

Benefits for sponsors:

1. Logo of Partner sponsors on half page advert to appear in the Polokwane Observer monthly.

2. Mention of names of partner sponsors on Jacaranda Rm-fm once a month during one minute editorial.

3. Logo and Link of sponsor’s website to be put on Kydz Blog / Website – MyPolokwane.com

4. One representative from sponsor to attend all workshops during 2009.

5. Branding of partner sponsors to be provided and displayed during each workshop.

Dia van Staden - Director – 083 726 1180 – deevs@telkomsa.net