Skilling Mid-Career Communication Professionals in African Universities

Mentorship is an important phase for mid-career professionals to increase job-related well-being, and self-esteem, and improve work-life balance, especially in today’s fast-paced working environment with more digital distractions and less emphasis on core spaces for professionals to reflect, re-energize, and focus on building purpose-driven careers.   

The KAVIBE Mentorship Program brings accomplished Communication Industry professionals (Communication Specialists, Public Relations, and Marketers) at mid-career to an eight-week engagement program of non-degree study and related professional experiences.

The program aims to encourage the exchange of knowledge, insights, and mutual learning among industry experts. This mentorship is intended for mid-career professionals who are in positions of leadership in their institutions or who are in charge of a communications team. The KAVIBE Mentorship program aims to increase Public Relations and Communications professionals’ engagement and productivity on the job. It hopes to improve staff retention and foster long-term relationships that last beyond an employee’s time with the organization.

Master a Topic

The KAVIBE Mentorship program provides flexible learning sessions, both virtual and in-person. A professional can take One Topic for two weeks at UGX350,000/= (approximately $100) or a complete course of four topics in eight weeks at UGX2,800,000/= (approximately $750). The program focuses on preparing mid-career professionals in the following areas: communication strategy implementation, public relations management, content writing and copywriting, and social media planning and management.

Fees and Subscriptions

This tailored course is offered both virtually and in person. Discounts are available for complete program applications and group sessions of 5-10 people. To apply for the program, please contact us via phone or WhatsApp at +256772-946-856 or by email at care@kavibe.com

Meet the Mentor:

Joan Apio is a Marketing Communications Consultant with over 15 years of experience working with various institutions to develop and successfully implement communication and marketing strategies. She is enthusiastic about mentoring young people to become better communicators, and she has taught over 275 young people in Africa how to use social media for communication and marketing. Her goal is to encourage more people and organizations to harness the power of strategic communication. She strives to help both young and mid-career professionals find their purpose and effectively deliver in their positions of influence. Joan is an alumnus of the Watoto School of Community Leadership, which aims to train and mentor transformational leaders. She graduated with the class of 2017.

Have your Say

Understanding existing gaps will allow us to design tailored mentorship and skill enhancement training programs to increase the retention and sustainability of skilled human capital in African universities. Help us improve the program by taking this 5-minute online survey using this link: https://forms.gle/BGXkbYrrAf6gkKwE6.