PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mentor Link

RI Area of Focus or RI Observance: Basic Education & Literacy, Rotary's Economic and Community Development, and Vocational Service

Location: Mostly Virtual

Dates Executed: November to December 2024

Collaboration: Rotary Georgetown Central, Interact Club of Queen's College, Interact Club of The Bishops High School, Rotaract District 7030

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From November to December 2024, our Professional Development Project MentorLink empowered our upcoming youth leaders with knowledge and skills through a series of impactful sessions. This virtual 3 part initiative was a collaborative effort between Rotary Georgetown Central, Rotaract Georgetown Central, and the Interact Clubs of Queen’s College and The Bishop’s High School.

The sessions, aligning with Rotary’s Areas of Focus—Basic Education & Literacy, Economic and Community Development, and promotes Vocational Service. They covered a wide range of critical topics:

✅ Proposal Writing

✅ Planning for the Upcoming Year

✅ Minute Writing and Record Keeping

✅ Planning Successful Projects

✅ Financial Record Keeping

✅ Overview of Interact Club Bylaws

A key highlight is the introduction of the MentorLink Buddy System, pairing like-minded mentors and mentees for the remainder of the Rotary year. This innovative approach offers career guidance, personal and professional growth, and support for a seamless transition to Rotaract or Rotary.

Our mentors, including Rotarians, Rotaractors, and even District representatives, shared insights and strategies to help Interactors and new Rotaractors build their capacity as future leaders. This collaboration strengthened ties within the Rotary family and demonstrated the power of mentorship in fostering growth and innovation.

Scholar Connect 2.0 - Level UP!

RI Area of Focus or RI Observance: Basic Education & Literacy

Location: Fresh Cafe

Dates Executed: 21st Sep 2024

Collaboration: British High Commission, Nations University, US Embassy, Guyana Online Academy for Learning, Rotary

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We were proud to bring Scholar Connect into its second year, bringing together top scholarship organizations and successful alumni to provide practical insights on securing dream scholarships and advancing academic journeys. This edition added a personal touch with alumni sharing valuable essay writing and interview tips, giving potential scholars the edge they need.

Special thanks to the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), Nations University, the British High Commission, Chevening, US Embassy and the Rotary Peace Fellowship representation.