Department of Life Skills and Virtual Internships

Department of Life Skills and Virtual Internships

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Head of Department: Monica Jengwa

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Management and Entrepreneurship – Chinhoyi University of Technology
Certified in Google Digital Marketing and Anti-Corruption Essentials

“My mission is to ensure that every student develops the confidence, creativity, and ethical awareness to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through life skills education and virtual internships, we bring learning to life and help students discover the purpose behind their potential.”
— Monica Jengwa, Head of Department

About the Department

The Department of Life Skills and Virtual Internships plays a key role in realizing Mangwana Academy’s mission by bridging academic learning with real-world experience. It ensures that students gain the skills, values, and practical exposure necessary to succeed not only in school, but in business, careers, and life.

Through innovative life skills programs, digital simulations, and virtual internships, the department empowers students to apply their Cambridge studies in authentic, future-oriented contexts, developing confident, responsible, and globally minded learners.

 

 Department Objectives

  • Equip students with life skills that foster leadership, resilience, and ethical decision-making
  • Strengthen career readiness through guided mentorship and virtual workplace experiences
  • Promote entrepreneurial thinking and innovation across disciplines
  • Build financial literacy and digital competence through practical, project-based learning

 

Career Pathway Track

For students preparing for professional and academic careers:

  • Simulated workplace experiences aligned with Cambridge subject learning
  • Life skills modules covering communication, teamwork, and digital responsibility
  • Training in accounting, productivity, and collaboration tools
  • Assessments designed around Cambridge learner attributes – Confident, Responsible, Reflective, Innovative, and Engaged

 

 Enterprise Pathway Track

For students with entrepreneurial ambitions:

  • End-to-end entrepreneurship training, from idea development to business operation
  • Practical modules on business planning, pitching, and startup management
  • Participation in a YouTube-based investor pitch series to strengthen creativity and public speaking
  • Peer employment model encouraging students to collaborate and hire one another
  • Direct alignment with Cambridge Business Studies and Enterprise syllabuses

 

 STEM Integration

For Science, Mathematics, and Technology learners:

  • Access to virtual laboratories that enhance scientific inquiry and experimentation
  • Exposure to entrepreneurship within STEM disciplines through innovation projects
  • Guidance in developing technology-based or research-led ventures

 

 Curriculum Alignment & Global Outlook

The department directly supports Mangwana Academy’s holistic educational goals by advancing:

  • Applied learning, where academic concepts are reinforced through hands-on experience
  • Global Perspectives, promoting intercultural awareness and ethical reasoning
  • 21st-century competencies, including critical thinking, digital fluency, collaboration, and problem-solving
  • Enterprise and innovation, preparing learners to become adaptable, globally competitive professionals
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