What we do

Mentorship, opportunities and community — built for where you actually are.

Every programme below exists to solve a specific, real problem undergraduates and recent graduates face — not a generic "youth empowerment" checklist.

PROGRAMME 01 First-year students

Freshers Fellowship Programme

A guided first year — mentorship, live sessions and a community built for undergraduates just starting out.

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PROGRAMME 02 Recent graduates

The Straight Talk Graduate Circle

For graduates navigating job hunting, career transitions and life after school — with real mentorship and structure.

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PROGRAMME 03 Open to everyone

Straight Talk Live Sessions

Monthly online and offline sessions where stories, challenges and solutions are shared openly among students and mentors.

PROGRAMME 04 Organisations & partners

Brand Partnerships

Organisations, brands and institutions who share opportunities, resources or support with our community.

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PROGRAMME 05 One-on-one guidance

The Mentorship Bridge

A structured mentorship programme pairing undergraduates and graduates with experienced professionals in their field of interest.

PROGRAMME 06 Ongoing

Mentorship Programme

1-on-1 mentorship matching Fellows with mentors for real, ongoing guidance — not a single conversation.

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PROGRAMME 07 Undergraduate community

Campus Straight Talk Clubs

Student-led clubs across institutions fostering communication, confidence and problem-solving among their peers.

PROGRAMME 08 Live & recorded

Straight Talk Sessions

The live conversations STWU was built on — real talk on the questions students and graduates actually have.

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PROGRAMME 09 Skills & readiness

Workshops & Skill Clinics

Free training on career readiness, entrepreneurship, digital skills and leadership, delivered by practitioners and alumni.

PROGRAMME 10 Ongoing

Career & Opportunities Access

Scholarships, internships, fellowships, grants and jobs — sourced, verified and shared with the community.

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PROGRAMME 11 Academic & career opportunities

Scholarship & Research Hub

A digital and physical hub for updates on scholarships, internships and research opportunities across Africa.

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PROGRAMME 12 Open to everyone

Free Learning Portal

Self-paced courses on CVs, interviews, budgeting and networking — free, with certificates, open to anyone.

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PROGRAMME 13 Support line

Wellness and Support Line

Safe spaces for students to seek support on academic, personal or career struggles, without judgement.

PROGRAMME 14 Open to everyone

Community Storytelling

Real stories from undergraduates and graduates — shared, reviewed, and published to inspire others.

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PROGRAMME 15 Industry transition

Campus-to-Career Programme

Bridging the gap between academics and industry for fresh graduates preparing to enter the workforce.

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