NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 7 SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 VM TERTIARY scholars are benefitting from personal and professional development activities through the VM Foundation executive mentorship programme, a collaborative effort with VM Wealth Management Limited. The programme provides VM scholars with access to corporate clients in executive positions. The mentorship sessions allow the corporate clients to share insights on the state of play in various sectors, emotional intelligence, networking, entrepreneurship, among other key topics. “At the VM Foundation, we’re keen on shaping the next generation of ‘doers’ in a holistic way. Therefore, we’re pleased to be partnering with VM Wealth Management to help our scholars put one foot in front of the other as they navigate the ever-changing labour market. We’re excited to see the long-term possibilities that will undoubtedly unfold from this programme for the betterment of Jamaica,” said Samantha Charles, chief executive officer of the VM Foundation. Ten scholars at the undergraduate level and four at the graduate level have so far benefitted from the engagements. The most recent session, which was held on April 2, featured a discussion on the theme, ‘Learning Lessons from Each Experience and Honing a Spirit of Excellence’. This session was led by Gordon Swaby, founder and CEO of EduFocal Limited, and Nicole Adamson, manager for research, business planning and investor relations at VMWealth. As the foundation seeks to deliver on its core mandate of values-based youth development, the top-twomentee presenters were given VM Wealth gift certificates valued at $10,000 to open accounts, while Swaby committed to giving six mentees who presented $10,000 each to open VMWealth Accounts. Adamson said, “This is a game changer in youth empowerment and is doing something significant by opening pathways to corporate Jamaica for the next generation while strengthening the philanthropic and wealth management arms of VM Group. We’re pleased to be able to touch the future in such a meaningful way by supporting the nurturing and development of brilliant minds, as well as dynamic and impactful future leaders.” Gordon Swaby (left), founder and CEO, EduFocal Limited, with Samantha Charles, CEO, VM Foundation, following an executive mentorship session. CONTRIBUTED VM Foundation organises executive mentorship programme VM FOUNDATION
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