FACILITATION

GKONOMICS IN EDUCATION

Educating our way out of poverty. 

With its initial work of developing social enterprises with poor communities, GKONOMICS understands that the only way to break the cycle of poverty is to equip and  empower the poor and the way to do it is though education.  Thus, in conjunction with its work of facilitating and supporting social enterprises, GKONOMICS is now involved in ground-breaking education initiatives that will help lift people out of poverty and build an economy where nobody gets left behind.

1)  GKONOMICS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP –Partnering with elite educational institutions in the Philippines (MINT College in Taguig, Dualtech Learning  Center, School of Fashion & Arts, and Philippine Women's University), accomplished professionals and committed individuals, GKonomics helps indigent youth obtain quality tertiary education while providing them practical experience through work in social enterprises and easy access to a committed mentor who will help increase the likelihood of success in their chosen profession.  As they are equipped to eventually take their families out of poverty, the GKON program helps develop and strengthen in the youth a mindset of paying forward through their communities and future social enterprises.

2)  GKONOMICS TRADE SCHOOL – Partnering with some of the best artists in the Philippines and the SOFA Institute of Design in Makati, GKONOMICS helps facilitate training of qualified poor craftspeople to elevate their trade and expertise.  GKONOMICS welcomes partner artists and clients who may want to work with our crafts people, artisans & entrepreneurs and commission or order from them.  For DUALTECH and FPTI, job placement is guaranteed upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.

3)  KLIK MOBILE EDUCATION – An education social enterprise, Klik Mobile Education (KLIK) tackles the problem of high school dropouts in the Philippines by bridging them towards productivity.

THE GKONOMICS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

What is expected of GKON College Scholars?  

Applicants are evaluated by GKonomics upon submission of the application form, high school diploma, transcript, and a personal essay, as well as an in-person interview with the Scholarship Director.  Qualifications are:

• above average grades in high school
• an established record showing commitment to community service and leadership
• pledge to do well in school and give his/her best
• stated commitment to pay forward by helping own community

A GKON Scholar is expected to:

• Maintain above-average grades in school
• Volunteer and help out in GKONOMICS and related social enterprises  
• Attend and participate in scheduled GKON College Scholars Assembly
• Sponsor a scholar after graduation once they are financially stable

What is expected of a GKON College Sponsor?

• Provide P70,000/year to help subsidize the GKON Scholar’s transportation and “baon” (lunch) expenses for one year in college.
• The GKON Sponsor is encouraged to meet personally (or via Skype/ Facteime) with the Scholar and establish regular communications 
• Note the counterpart help of GKONOMICS  to match the College Sponsor’s help usually consists of the annual Tuition Fee (may be covered by the partner school), general oversight, mentorship, and support by GKONOMICS as needed.

What make this program unique?

GKON integrates the social enterprise ecosystem in the program by matching the GKON Scholar with a social enterprise and mentor who is a practitioner in their field of study.   The GKON Scholar is required to commit to service one day a week working in a GKON social enterprise (and/or serve in a GKON activity) to help supplement their classroom education, provide practical and relevant experience relating to their field of study, give them access to a mentor who excels in their chosen field and will share priceless tips and advice to the Scholar, and build their network of connections that will help them succeed in their chosen career.