THE FIG NETWORK Skills Network Launch 2014
THE SKILLS NETWORK Part of South African workforce Diverse skills sets
PURPOSE To create a network of skilled individuals with the willingness to give back to under-resourced communities in the Western Cape
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Skilled individuals that offer a service to the priority home Get Hanover Park home to the point where it is legally compliant in terms of the South African legislation
IS THIS FOR ME? Intention Commitment Energy
WHAT CAN I DO FOR FIG? Volunteer your service and skill Share of your skills and knowledge All of the above ?
DENTIST Dentist Annual check-up Workshops
PHOTOGRAPHER Events Workshops
BUILDER/HANDYMAN Small jobs around the Hanover Park house (one/month) Take on a bigger project (fix cupboards/door/fridge etc.)
Admin support: transport, logistics, planning Programme co-ordinator Recruitment FIG’s ROLE
BENEFITS Positive role models Sustainable change Opportunity Prevention model of addressing social issues Exposure to life skills Skills sharing
PHASES RECRUITMENTPLANNING FEEDBACK EXECUTION … New skills Execution Plan Prioritise needs Workshops Monitoring & measuring
Q & A
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