Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. – John F. Kennedy As the interns finished their life purpose statements and creative expressions earlier during the week it was time they went on[…]
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Leadership Bootcamp
Leadership, an attribute that extends beyond the means of leading, beyond the satisfaction of being ahead. Leadership, the ability to serve and to put others before yourself. Leadership, having the courage to take initiative and[…]
Begin to see ‘Impossible’ as ‘I’m possible’.
When I was asked to write a blog about my GLA experience, I must admit, I was a bit overwhelmed by the thought of having to write something that others were going to see, but[…]
Leadership helped me find my way
My experience at GLA has been an interesting and fruitful one. I’ve grown in both maturity and knowledge. Leadership has helped me find my way and know what I want for myself. It has shaped[…]
A step to GROW Entrepreneurially
The GROW Leadership Academy Entrepreneurship Bootcamp was one that bred tons of success through it and had many fruitful experiences throughout. The interns had the opportunity to learn about the aspects of being an entrepreneur,[…]
Grow Leadership Academy
Another amazing opportunity has come! Join our elite Youth development course, GROW Leadership Academy. Building leaders within our communities to tackle the issues we face as South African citizens on a daily basis. If you[…]
Changemaker Bootcamp
GROW Leadership Academy is an RLabs youth programme which aims to develop young people into leaders who are passionate about making a change in their communities. Through the course of the programme the[…]
Grow Hall of Fame – Lewis Kalombo
(2015 GLA Graduate from Gugulethu) When I started off at GLA, I was uncertain about many things. I was passionate entrepreneurship but I wasn’t sure about how to get the basic idea off the ground[…]
Grow Hall of Fame – Juwairiyyah Kordom
(2015 GLA Graduate from Eerste River) Before GLA, I was just at home, I didn’t know what it was that I wanted to do or what my purpose was but what I knew was that[…]
Grow Hall of Fame – Brendan Cupido
(2014 GLA Graduate from Elsies River) My name is Brendan Cupido, I was raised in a gang ridden community called Elsies River. After I matriculated in 2011, I was accepted to study Computer Science at[…]