PILLARS

Pillars is a mentoring program for black individuals aged 18-25. Providing an open and honest environment where successful leaders support and empower young black men and women to reach the best version of themselves.

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These specially tailored virtual and in-person mentoring programmes are designed to bridge the gap between young people and their dream careers. Our mentor pool consists of highly experienced industry professionals whom we carefully match with a young person interested in the mentor’s field of work.

Mentorships last for a duration of six months with meetings occurring on a regular monthly basis. This is flexible depending on the young person’s circumstances and needs - e.g. if your mentee requires additional preparation for an upcoming interview, you may decide to meet twice in one month. Our aim is to facilitate long-term support for our young people, which helps them work on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely (SMART) goals over an extended period of time.

Mentors have a duty to report each meeting to the Justin Olusegun foundation committee, which oversees the process and ensures both parties are happy with the ongoing partnership. We check in regularly and share any resources that might be of use for the sessions and are always on hand should our users have any questions or issues arising out of their mentoring experience.

All mentoring sessions are currently being carried out virtually (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoogleMeet, or via phone) or in person to offer them first-hand, valuable insight into the real-life conditions of their world of work