Team Members
Rev Edgar Collingwood-Williams
Founder and CEO of EMP
Snr. Pastor of H I C C UK
Nana Akua Opoku - Mensah
Regional Director for the Elite Mentoring Program
Mark Barnor Adom
Head of Operations and Communications
Emmanuel Adom Tarwiah
programs coordinator
ABOUT ELITE MENTORING PROGRAM
EMP is a national mentoring NGO, rooted in local communities. Working in under-resourced areas, and with schools and universities to mentor and support young people to grow in character and confidence, sparking change in themselves and developing them to be RELEVANT, MEANINGFUL, and IMPACTFUL in SOCIETY.
At EMP, we PROMOTE mentoring projects across the regions, in schools (JHS 1-3 & SHS 1-3), Universities and in the local communities, working with partners and stakeholders. We engage in group mentoring, Peer to Peer mentoring, One on One mentoring and Online mentoring. Our volunteer Mentors work with the mentees and guide them through their challenges, building trust, confidence and friendship and helping the mentees to grow in Character and in Confidence sparking change that leads to making them Relevant, Meaningful, and impactful in society.
Character
The high-quality, intensive programmes we deliver go far beyond academic tutoring. Fundamental to our approach is developing character; by which we mean Staying Power, Self-Control, Fairness and Good Judgement. We believe a focus on developing these strengths helps young people to make better decisions and take on whatever life throws at them; at school, at home and in later life.
Confidence
We work with amazing young people who need some additional support to reach and be confident in their potential. Working closely with schools, we identify young people who often don’t have the advantages that others do and who are most likely to benefit from our interventions. Our work helps young people to build their academic and social confidence and prepare them for a world opportunity.
Change
EMP works in areas where young people face a variety of social and economic challenges. Our programmes support young people to overcome the barriers they face and create wider positive change in society. Mentoring, group activities and work experiences open up fresh horizons for young people and give them new tools and networks to support their future success.
RELEVANT
By providing tailored guidance and skills development, we ensure that our mentees are prepared to address contemporary challenges. As a result, they emerge as dynamic, adaptable and influential contributors to their community and beyond.
We believe that RELEVANCE is within reach for anyone willing to invest in their personal and professional development. Join us on this transformative journey, where you'll discover how to not only stay relevant but thrive in a world that is ever-changing.
MEANINGFUL
Our mentoring program empowers the youth to thrive and make a positive impact on society. Through guidance and support, we nurture their personal growth and academic success, and career development. By instilling values, fostering resilience and civil engagement, we create a generation of empowered, responsible and meaningful contributors to our community and beyond.
We empower you to lead a life of significance, leaving a lasting mark on society and become a MEANINGFUL force for good in your community and beyond.
IMPACTFUL
By providing tailored guidance and skills development, we ensure that our mentees are prepared to address contemporary challenges. As a result, they emerge as dynamic, adaptable and influential contributors to their community and beyond.
We believe that RELEVANCE is within reach for anyone willing to invest in their personal and professional development. Join us on this transformative journey, where you'll discover how to not only stay relevant but thrive in a world that is ever-changing
Our Projects
We run five types of projects – EMP Developing Value System which takes place in primary schools with young people aged 9-11; EMP Developing Value System Academy which takes place in high schools with young people aged 11-16 and EMP + a programme that works with EMP Alumni aged 16-19, helping them with the transition from school to whatever comes next.
Find out more about the work we do in each project:
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
EMP- DEVELOPING VALUE SYSTEM: GROUP MENTORING
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JHS3 AND SHS 3 MENTORING
PEER TO PEER AND ONE ON MONTHLY MENTORING SECTIONS, ACTIVITIES IN MATHS ENGLISH, BASIC COMPUTER, FUN GAMES AND CHARACTER BUILDING.
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CAMPUS CONNECT MENTORING
Mentoring students at the Universities in Leadership Skills, Employment Opportunities Life after University and Mentoring Skills to volunteer as mentors for the Junior and Senior high schools, by establishing EMP Chapters and Hubs at all the major Universities.
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YONTSI
Youth on the street initiative- A program to help the displaced youth on our streets through mentoring, apprenticeship, skill development, Education and Talent development (Sports, Drama, Music)
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EMP ALUMNI
Is a program designed for EMP alumni from all the universities helping them to transition to what is next by linking them to professionals in Industry, Business, Finance and other sectors of interest on a one-on-one mentoring program.
Introducing the EMP Character strength's
At EMP, we have a focus on character. We believe that by developing good character, a person gives themselves the tools to learn and thrive in any given situation.
Character can be ‘taught’, but it can also be ‘caught’ from role models – a reason why high-quality mentoring is so important.
By making Character a central part of every EMP project, we aim to give mentees the tools they need to grow as individuals, taking these character strengths and applying them to their everyday lives in and out of the classroom.
Staying Power
Resilience, grit, the ability to stick at something, honor commitments, and see tasks through to the end.
Self-Control
The ability to keep emotions in check and to choose to act (or not to act) in a certain way despite how we may feel.
Fairness
To treat others with respect and empathy, honoring rights and responsibilities, and being honest.
Good Judgment
The ability to consider consequences and make decisions that benefit both ourselves and those affected by our choice.