As a young person, you are constantly thinking of what is next. For many of us, school is always the next option up until we finish high school. However, after high school, you start asking yourself many questions. “What is Next?” Do I get a job? Do I go to...
Youth Professional Development & Career Guidance Seminar
On June 12, 2021, over thirty young adults gathered at the Friends Peace Garden located in Kigali, Rwanda, for a hybrid (in-person and virtual) career guidance seminar and community building. The objective of this seminar was to create an open space for young people...
Building a Bright Future: Neema’s Story of Determination and Hope
Neema's story is one of determination and perseverance. Born in Kicukiro, Rwanda in 1999, Neema faced many challenges in her education journey due to her family's financial difficulties. However, she remained a bright student and was determined to chase her dreams....
Ten Young Rwandans Selected As FCC Simmons Grants Fellows
In February, ten exceptional young Quakers were selected to participate in the Friends Career Center (FCC) Simmons Grant project. The Growing Together Friends Career Center project was awarded the Simmons Grants through Quakers in Britain to support young Quakers in...
Elevate Your Career: 5 Essential Networking Tips
Tip 1: Attend conferences, workshops, and networking mixers: These events provide fertile ground for forging new connections and deepening existing ones. Rubbing shoulders with professionals in your field not only expands your network but also exposes you to fresh...
Spotlighting Our Mentee Peruth Manirasubiza: Aspiring Future Nurse
Peruth's dream of becoming a nurse is fueled by her deep-seated desire to nurture and educate those in need, aiming to enhance their lives with knowledge on balanced nutrition and personal hygiene. Her ambitions extend beyond the immediate act of caregiving; she...
FCC Wins 3 Awards, Securing Over $10,000 at McGill University’s Dobson Entrepreneurship Competition!
🏆 We are thrilled to announce that Friends Career Center is one of the winners of the McGill Dobson Cup! 🏆 After multiple rounds of pitching, our team has secured an impressive array of accolades, winning 3rd place in the McGill Dobson Cup, 2nd place in...
Breaking New Ground: FCC’s First Workshop in Canada
Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Healing Workshop "Well for Mental Health" is an initiative aimed at training communities in mental health and trauma healing using peer support networks. It involves organizing community workshops, seminars, and events to raise...
Empowering Futures: FAET and FCC Collaborate for a Transformative Workshop in Musanze, Rwanda
The Forward Africa Education Trust (FAET) recently held a two-day training workshop for students and graduates, in collaboration with the Friends Career Center (FCC). This dynamic partnership aimed to introduce participants to the FCC's work, provide career guidance,...
Inspired by Queen Nzinga’s Heroism
Story I. Your Bravery, Your Ability One morning, lying in bed before I got up and started my day, I took my usual five minutes for meditation. At that moment, a huge realization struck me: small actions, over time, can amount to something big. I immediately reached...
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