THE GAP YEAR PROGRAM
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers Excursions
The minds of young adults can be clouded, and it is essential to break down certain mind barriers for personal and professional growth. The breaking barriers series focuses on getting past shame, trauma, doubt and self-neglection of our participants to enable the sense of belonging through incredible experiences. Our participants will decide as a collective which excursion piques their interest and will choose one to participate in.
Overcome With Courage – The Fear Barrier
Kayaking to break the fear barrier – When you are standing at the shoreline, facing daunting waves you are quite hesitant to launch but once you do, with each stroke, you build courage, pushing past uncertainty. Here are taught to make quick decisions and avoid the sharks’ one’s personal and professional life. Kayaking will teach resilience, showing that one can navigate life’s challenges with determination. This is a journey towards confidence and inner strength building. If I can do this – What else can I do
Complete Restoration – The Collaboration Barrier
2 days, 7.8km Marble Baths Hiking trail reaching an awesome height of 1800m above sea level in the Drakensberg hills to build trust and collaboration.
We spend 1 day navigating a tiresome pathway, helping each other up and supporting the navigation towards the marble baths for some meditation, fun and games.
We end the day off in a safe cave 50m from marble Baths where we will spend one night under the stars in complete serenity for bonding as we form deeper connections with one another.
Social and Spiritual Development Series
Fathers Embrace
As we gather on the farm, we introduce our newly formed team with an induction to our core values to kick of the year on a strong note. This is a theoretical course with videos that will help individuals understand that a Fathers embrace is important from a religious perspective. This course offers a new perspective on God’s
compassionate love for every believer. Many seek to bridge the gap between knowing about God’s love and truly experiencing it in their hearts. Throughout the course, we delve into Scripture and the life of Jesus to understand the nature and character of God’s fatherly love.
iDestiny / Camp Unity
Through dynamic sessions with iDestiny, engaging activities on the sports field, and goal setting we unlock the potential within everyone, These transformative experiences empower participants to overcome challenges, build confidence, and embrace a path of personal growth and achievement. At Camp Unity I becomes We as we collaborate to execute tasks at hand. Our iDestiny workshops will include insights into goal setting, positive perspectives and chain breaking.
Community Based Support Care Services
Community Based Support Care Services
Through our outreach program to the elderly offering a hand in the day-to-day needs of these beautiful souls ignite a sense of compassion and in return wisdom is instilled within each individual as they experience conversations with souls that have lived a much longer life. Our social workers will be accommodating this endeavor to ensure that we are making the most of our outreach program.
Skill Development Series For employment
Agriculture
The agriculture program encompasses the comprehensive training and efficient management of livestock, including cattle, sheep, and chickens, as well as the cultivation of various vegetables – providing support for the cultivation medicinal herbs and vegetables, ensuring sustainable practices and maximizing yields. The program aims to create a deep understanding of agricultural practices, empowering individuals to contribute to food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. By integrating agricultural techniques and emphasizing holistic approaches, the program inspires participants to become stewards of the land.
Carpentry
The farm has a spacious woodwork warehouse equipped with advanced machinery. This facility serves as a central hub for woodworking activities, housing a wide array of tools and equipment essential for crafting and processing wood. From precision cutting to intricate shaping, the machinery within the warehouse enables efficient and high-quality woodworking operations. The presence of such a resource on the farm not only facilitates internal woodwork projects but also opens avenues for community engagement, putting the individuals work on display each Sunday in a market hosted by Camp Unity.
Steel Work
In the steelwork area, our youth will learn various valuable skills such as welding techniques, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and structural design. Additionally, we support them in developing proficiency when operating machinery and tools used for cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components. They will also gain hands-on experience in safety protocols and quality control measures essential for working in metal fabrication and construction industries.
Mechanics
The mechanics program offers hands-on experience in fixing cars and trucks, with the goal of guiding apprentices toward becoming mechanics. Participants learn valuable skills such as diagnosing mechanical issues, repairing engines and systems, and performing maintenance tasks. Through practical training and mentorship, apprentices develop the expertise and confidence needed to be employed in the automotive industry. They gain insights into problem-solving and critical thinking, essential for troubleshooting complex automotive issues.
Electrical
The program focuses on electrical handy work, covering tasks like fixing appliances, wiring houses, and understanding basic electrical work such as installing solar systems. Participants learn practical skills such as diagnosing electrical problems, safely handling wiring, and installing various electrical components. Through hands-on training and guidance, they gain proficiency in electrical systems and develop the knowledge needed to tackle a range of electrical projects. They learn about sustainable energy solutions like solar power, contributing to their understanding of renewable energy technologies which enables ease of employment within this rising industry in South Africa with opportunities for traveling abroad to countries in need of apprentice electricians
Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs
8 STEPS TO BE successful in business
Clear Comm Strategies aims to be the catalyst for small businesses’ success by simplifying content and social selling strategies.
Course 1: Building a Strong online Presence
COURSE 2: Understanding Social Media Dynamics
COURSE 3: Content Marketing Mastery
COURSE 4: Meaningful conversations in Social Selling
COURSE 5: Data Driven Excellence
COURSE 6: Leveraging user-generated content (UGC)
COURSE 7: Mastering Brand Awareness
COURSE 8: Market Research and Competitive Analysis
Exit Strategy
Employment Opportunities
Through various partnerships we can support successful program completers with real incubation into jobs to secure the entire growth and development cycle. Whether it is providing an individual with a piece of land to grow herbs or vegetables, or helping a young electrician secure a job at a solar company, we are committed to ensuring that these young individuals are becoming a gift and a contribution to society through their newly learnt skills.
Exit Plan
It is our believe that through the right sponsors and affiliations our kids can exit from the gap year by being propelled into a job or apprenticeship that will secure their next phase in life as a whole person. Being equipped with a rock fast foundation to face the adult world with its challenges and to put into practice their gifts and talents by passing on the baton of mentorship to reach their potential and destiny.