Yes we are! Every session, event and resource we offer is completely free.
Next Step Guyana was inspired by Guyanese students and volunteers who want to give back to you and your future.
A lot! Our team of experienced mentors can assist with:
Helping you choose CSEC/ CAPE subjects
University advice (UG, UWI, international)
Scholarship advice
Building your resume
General life/ career guidance
Any Guyanese student or parent of the student who is preparing for CSEC or CAPE, has completed CSEC or CAPE, or is simply navigating any secondary or post-secondary decision whether career wise or academic can request guidance from our experienced mentors.
Its super easy! Just fill out the Student or Parent Sign-Up Form on our Sign Up Page. We'll match you with a mentor based on your interests and email you a confirmation.
Each session lasts about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on what you want to talk about. All sessions are held virtually either on Google Meet, Zoom or WhatsApp based on what's most convenient for both you and your mentor. We'll let you know the platform once your session is confirmed.
You can request a specific mentor based on your goals, but we'll match you based on fit and availability.
Any past CSEC/ CAPE Guyanese student or current CAPE student, university student or young professional who wants to support younger students. You don't need to be perfect, just passionate, reliable and able to share your journey honestly.
As little as as 1 hour per week. You can choose how many students you take weekly and block off weeks you're unavailable. It's totally flexible!
It's easy! Fill out the Mentor Application Form on the Sign Up Page. Our team will review your submission and follow up by email as soon as possible.
Yes! Every new mentor gets a short orientation and a mentorship guide.
No. Next Step Guyana is an independent, student-led initiative launched by Guyanese students and volunteers. We hope to eventually collaborate with local schools or groups but we are not tied to any official government or private organisation.
Yes! If you are a school, youth organization or education stakeholder, email us at info@nextstepgy.org. We'd love to collaborate.
We want to keep growing and providing the best resources for our country's youth and we are always looking for mentors and volunteers. If you'd like to help, reach out via email at info@nextstepgy.org.
We'd love to answer them. Reach out to us at info@nextstepgy.org or send us a message on Instagram.