YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers (Cohort 3) 2024

Programme implementation will be completed in two phases: 1) four weeks of intensive classroom training focused on foundational leadership skills and the application of business and public institution management tools for the education sector and 2) six months of post-graduation coaching and mentoring. The programme will also include site visits and live case studies using highly interactive methodologies.

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders, hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa.

The Trevor Noah Foundation is a non-profit organization that equips underserved youth with the educational foundation and opportunity to become resilient future leaders of South Africa.

• Table of Content
• About Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
• YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers
• Aim and Benefits of YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers
• Requirements for YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35. Who will empower and lead these young Africans? Who will shape the future of business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management? In order to answer these questions, YALI promotes three models designed to identify and empower young... continue reading

YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers

Application Deadline	12 Apr 2024
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers

There is no fee to apply for or participate in the programme. Successful applicants will be provided round-trip transportation to the program, lodging, meals, and course materials. All other costs will be at the participant’s expense.

Requirements for YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Qualification

 Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Young leaders, ages (18-35)
• Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries and the African continent
• Involvement and/or experience in the Education sector
• • Nationals of Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Ability to commit to a four-week residential training program
• English language proficiency

Interview date, Process and Venue for YALI-RLC SA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers

Selection Criteria: 

The programme encourages applications from:

• Young African Leaders in the education sector i.e. principals, teachers, education enterprises or nonprofits, and policymakers
• Rural based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
• Young leaders with disabilities
• People who are HIV positive or living with AIDS
• Individuals that represent and advocate for the rights of LGBTI communities across the region
• Other minority groups

Application Deadline

April 12, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) on www.yalieastafrica.org to apply

For more details, visit YALI website.