We aim to equip young girls with training that they can use for employment,careers and entrepreneurship
The Training
The current curriculum at the HMGC is a practical 6 months course which equips young women with the skills needed to provide for themselves and their family; as well as preparing them for furthering their education among other future possibilities.
The main components of the HMGC curriculum include:
LIFE SKILLS, LITERACY AND HEALTH
Skills Training
Hairdressing & Beauty : The program is six months,we aslo offer NITA certification option.The Beauty program includes Hairdressing,Manicures,Pedicures and more.After completion a student goes for three months attachment in a Salon or beauty spa.
Dressmaking
We equip the girls with Dressmaking skills and after completion they are able to make different household items as well as sew dresses
Leadership Training:
As part of the Kenya Girl Guide Association, the students benefit from a life long sisterhood, improved self esteem, and a greater sense of self worth.,Girl Guide values and Ethics, practice,Sex education, HIV/AIDS education and more
Health and Nutrition:
Food and Nutrition, Sports and Yoga,We provide sanitary towels to all girls every month
Spirituality:
Art of living for social conscience, Inner peace, Meditation, Reiki
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Computer Technology:
Computer use, Typing,Ms-Word,Ms-Excel,Power point
Income Generating Skills:
Sewing, Knitting, Catering, Hair dressing, Entrepreneurship education
Entrepreneurship and creating employment:
Elementary principles of business, Financial literacy, Marketing, Customer service essentials
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Making solar cookers and briquettes, Alternative sources of energy, Harvesting water, Growing food
For those who have completed the program, successful employment has been found as cashiers, hairdressers, waiters, and with the Girl Guide Association. The Centre tries to keep track of the girls once they complete the program, and graduates occasionally return to the Centre to provide the new participants with inspiration and motivation.