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My name is Ekong Kubiateno Michael. I obtained my secondary education at Access High School, Calabar, Cross River State. I aspire to study Economics at one of the prestigious universities in the United States of America.
I joined the Junior Achievement family on the 6th of April, 2009. It all started with the zeal and willingness to contribute to society before proceeding to further my studies. Junior Achievement is a non-governmental organization with the mission to inspire and educate young people to become conscientious business leaders leading a vibrant economy. Mrs. Kunbi Wuraola, the Executive Director of Junior Achievement has been instrumental in helping underprivileged children bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace.
She has had an impact on society- she and her team have inspired and educated over 100,000 students in Nigeria. She helps in educating young people in Nigeria about the economic realities of the country and how they can find their feet, whatever the circumstances in which they find themselves. She helps prepare Youth Corp Members for the world of business as managers and entrepreneurs through one of the Junior Achievement programmes, Venture in Management Program (VIMP). She has contributed to the positive empowerment of disadvantaged young people, helping to reduce the poverty level in Nigeria. She is a phenomenal woman and I aspire to be like her.
My first week there was strange. Unaccustomed to life in a corporate environment, I was a bit unsure of myself and tried to get used to the environment. I caught up quickly. I guess it was borne out of my zeal and excitement to impact something great upon the lives of young people like myself.
During the induction process, I was introduced by the Human Resource Personnel, Miss Rita David, to the various programs conducted in Junior Achievement and their respective program officers. Mr. Afolabi coordinates the Elementary School Program (ESP), which includes six age-specific themes. It highlights the relevance of education to the work place and prepares students for secondary school lifelong learning. Mr. Akin coordinates the Company program (CP), which is JA Nigeria’s flagship program. It is popular amongst students of public and private schools in several locations in the country due to its practicality and profit-making potential. Miss Rita coordinates Careers with a Purpose (CWAP). Mr. Ayo coordinates JA It’s my Business, which focuses on conveying entrepreneurial concepts, cultivating entrepreneurship and instilling the entrepreneurship spirit in young people.
After the induction process, I was assigned to the program department where the economic education programs are organized and executed. Miss Rita took me to Aunty Ayo’s Comprehensive Secondary School so I could get an idea of the practical aspect of CWAP. I enjoyed every bit of the session and was eager to volunteer for the program.
In April, I had training on the Elementary School Program delivered by the program officer Mr. Afolabi Salaam. I learnt how to teach financial literacy to kids of age 5-11. I visited some schools like Tomobid School Ikeja, Estaport Gbagada and Chrisland School.
In May I had two volunteer training sessions. One was for Career with a Purpose and the other was for Company Program. Mr. Akin delivered the Company Program volunteer training. Company Program is an extremely practical program within which students establish and run their own company. I learnt how to guide the students in setting up a company by selling shares, electing company officers, designing, producing and marketing a product and finally liquidating the company and paying out dividends to shareholders. Careers with a Purpose volunteer training was delivered by Rita David. I leant how to guide students of age 14-17 on how to make career decisions that matched their skills, values and interests and fulfilled their noble purpose in life.
I assisted Mr. Afolabi in planning and executing the Arts and Craft program and contacting schools and pupils for the competition. I visited a lot of places in order to aid our selection for a venue for the competition. These places included the Nigerian Law School, British Council, Terra Kulture and After School Graduate Development Office.
I registered and coordinated the children as they came in for the competition. The program is organized yearly for elementary schools pupils to showcase their creative ability. This year’s competition was held at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island on the 27th of May 2009, with the theme “Lagos our Mega City”. It was a wonderful experience, watching the kids express themselves through their work.
I volunteered for Careers with a Purpose at Eko Akete Grammar School. I visited Eko Akete Grammar School with Miss Rita in order to seek permission to run CWAP in the school. The principal was very pleased with the idea and asked me to return after two weeks and start the program. I was asked to visit the students on Wednesdays by noon.
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Kubiateno Michael Ekong
I am Ekong Kubiateno M.Upon my graduation from High School in 2008, I decided to impact positive change in the lives of youths like me.Junior Achievement Nigeria created a very good platform for me to achieve this goal and in the process it made me more concerned about my community. I'll be studying Economics at the University of the District of Columbia January 2010 because I want to reform the economy of my country with the help of young active youths like you who want the world to be a better place to live in. "LET'S MAKE IT WORK"
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Dooyum Naadzenga | May 29th, 2010
this is great. knowing you remember your roots and have taken steps to do something to change lives is also a huge one.gacia!
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Good job Omoruyi Osaretin Samuel | Jun 9th, 2011
Nice to know that there are people like you out there that still believe in making world a better place than they met it
Good job Omoruyi Osaretin Samuel | Jun 9th, 2011
Nice to know that there are people like you out there that still believe in making world a better place than they met it
Good for you Han-de Ho | Oct 14th, 2011
It's good to be inspired by great people who share the goals with you. Helping and educating youths is an important step toward a positive future.
Cheers Adanna Chigbo | Apr 5th, 2012
There isn't much else to say, I think your heart is gold. All the best on the road less taken in the hope that others will be inspired by you. We both have similar views, goals and are not separated by much distance; maybe our paths shall cross someday. To activism, Cheers!
good for you! Kathryn Sabo | Apr 26th, 2012
Happy to see that you want to make a difference!
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