Welcome to
the Old Boys Internship Programme
For more than 50 years, the Sir Percy Hunting Foundation (SPHF) has been providing grant funding to students for tertiary education. Today, SPHF is joining forces with the Old Boys Network to launch the Old Boys Internship Programme—a transformative initiative aimed at bridging the gap between school and gaining entry to the formal economy.
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About the Programme
Creating Opportunities
The Old Boys Internship Programme offers a 6-month internship for matriculants. This programme is designed to provide invaluable work experience, mentorship, and practical skills, setting these young individuals on a path to securing permanent employment or earning a dignified income.
How You Can Get Involved
We are seeking employers from the Old Boys Network who share our vision of nurturing young talent. By participating, you will have the opportunity to host a promising candidate recommended by the headmaster of your old school for a period of 6 months.
Grant Funding
Financial Support
Our grant funding program provides financial assistance to students in need, enabling them to pursue their educational and career goals.
Mentorship
Guidance and Support
Mentorship is at the core of our program, offering students the chance to learn from experienced professionals in their field of interest.
Skills Development
Practical Training
Practical skills development is essential for students to excel in their future careers.
Internship Program
Fully Funded
Our fully funded internship program offers students a comprehensive learning experience in a real-world settings and gain valuable work experience.
As Malcolm Lobban, KES Old Boy, Class of 1972, and co-architect of this programme, puts it:
"The unemployment crisis in our country continues to have a devastating effect on a large and growing portion of South Africa's population. This new focus on internships is aimed at providing a number of hand-picked youngsters with immediate access to the formal economy. We aim to place the individuals within organisations where they will benefit from the mentorship experience, the assimilation of tangible and practical skills and an opportunity to demonstrate their character. The collective impact of the internship period will hopefully open the door for each and every one of them and materially improve their chances of securing some form of sustainable income in the future ."
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