Our Programmes
At The Tomorrow Trust, we are committed to empowering the youth through a comprehensive, lifelong journey of education and personal development.
Our approach is built on four foundational pillars: Academic Advancement, Digital Integration, Psychosocial Support and Development, and Career Enlightenment.
Each of these pillars represents a vital component of our holistic support system, which ensures that every child and young adult we assist receives continuous, consistent support from Grade R right through to their tertiary education and beyond into their careers.
Our unique model retains children within our programmes, accompanying them on their educational journey to ensure no one is left behind. Many of our learners who join us in Grade R continue to flourish and eventually become proud alumni, contributing back to the community that raised them.
Funded through grants and donations, our programmes are designed to create sustainable change, one life at a time.
Holiday and Saturday School Programme
Empowering Through Education
Our Holiday and Saturday School Programme provides targeted educational support to ensure that children and teenagers receive additional learning opportunities outside the regular school environment. This programme is split into two segments:
- Junior Programme: Designed for younger learners (grade R – 7), this segment focuses on reinforcing basic educational foundations, improving literacy and numeracy, and introducing them to arts and sciences through engaging, activity-based learning. In the junior programme, we focus on English language development and learning through play, enhancing their English, Mathematics, and Art skills.
- Senior Programme: Tailored for older learners (Grade 8 – 12), this part emphasises preparation for matriculation, deeper subject matter understanding, and critical thinking skills development. We place a specific focus on STEM subjects to allow our learners access to better educational opportunities once they complete their Grade 12.
How our model works is that we work with community schools in Gauteng, Western Cape, and Limpopo, to identify learners within their schools that are struggling academically and socially. Often, these learners are receiving below average results or not passing their grades. Once we enrol these learners into the Holiday and Saturday School Programme, we bust them out of their communities by offering safe, secure transport to and from our programme venues. Our programme venues are often Model C or Private Schools in secure suburbs, allowing the learners to experience a change in environment and access facilities they don’t usually have in their community schools. At our programmes, learners are taught by our highly experienced teachers and facilitators who support with improving each child’s academic performance at their schools, giving them an added advantage to their peers. We make use of a holistic model that focuses on academic advancement, psychosocial support and development, digital integration and career enlightenment.
Tertiary Bursary Programme
Building Futures
The Tomorrow Trust’s Tertiary Bursary Programme is designed to do more than provide financial support. We understand that true success in higher education and future careers requires a well-rounded blend of academic, psychosocial, and career-oriented support. Our comprehensive programme includes:
Financial Support: Covering tuition, books, and other essential resources to ensure that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of our students’ success.
Psychosocial Support: Recognising the pressures of tertiary education, we offer dedicated one-on-one sessions with psychologists and engaging masterclasses focused on mental health. This support helps students manage stress, cope with academic pressures, and maintain overall well-being.
Academic Support: Through academic counseling sessions, assessments, tutoring, and masterclasses, we ensure our students have the tools they need to excel in their studies. This targeted support addresses each student’s unique academic challenges and enhances their confidence.
Career Development: We prepare our students for successful careers through masterclasses, mentorship, and job placement opportunities. Our career development hub provides training in essential skills such as CV writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and networking, along with exposure to internships and other practical experiences.
Digital Integration: Our programme incorporates essential digital skills to ensure students are equipped to thrive in an increasingly digital world, enhancing their employability and future-readiness.
Since our inception, we’ve celebrated over 725 university graduates, with more than 60% furthering their studies post-graduation. Many of these graduates have become empowered leaders in their fields, contributing to the South African economy and breaking generational cycles of poverty within their families and communities.
Alumni Programme
Continued Connection and Growth
Our Alumni Programme celebrates the graduates of Tomorrow Trust, encouraging them to stay connected, continue growing, and give back. This programme focuses on:
- Networking Opportunities: Facilitating connections within a supportive community, opening doors to new career opportunities and collaborations.
- Mentorship: Alumni have the chance to receive guidance from more experienced professionals and, in turn, mentor current students, sharing their knowledge and experiences to uplift the next generation.
- Giving Back: We encourage our alumni to contribute to the Trust, whether through mentorship, donations, or volunteering, helping to sustain the cycle of support and empowerment.
We have over 1 700 programme alumni who we have successfully supported over the years. Our alumni have also supported us to raise over R2 million for our programmes, showing their eagerness in empowering those who came after them. Our proud alumni are successful leaders today in local and international companies.
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