KELEBOGILE LECHWANO

Youth in Business and Entrepreneurship

Nominee's Province:
Free State

Age:
29

Project Name/Description:
A Step to Brilliance Extra Classes

More info:

When she noticed the need for extra classes in her community, Kelebogile Lechwano knew she could not look the other way.  As a result, the B.Tech: Language Practice holder founded A Step to Brilliance Extra Classes. The academic and social service establishment that is run from Rocklands, Bloemfontein assists primary school learners with homework, mental maths, creative writing, and life-skills activities. It is serviced by tutors who work on a casual basis; this includes the foundation-phase tutor who assists with the after-school programme, the Sesotho tutor and the mathematics tutor, who provide lessons to learners. Her hope is for the business to grow and employ tutors who will assist with natural science and social science, as these subjects seem to be a challenge for primary school learners. Expressing her appreciation for her staff, the programme manager adds that the tutors have made a difference by helping improve learners’ school grades and helping the institution grow. To fuel her passion, there has been recognition in the form of a nomination as one of the National Youth Development Agency 2021 Trailblazers and being a runner-up at the Township Entrepreneur Alliance (TEA) business pitch competition for emerging entrepreneurs held in Bloemfontein.