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The Black Professionals Society
Civic and Social Organizations
Non-profit Company (NPC) focusing on Professional Mentorship, Career Guidance & Coaching, Academic Support & Leadership
About us
To empower a network of upcoming Young Leaders in our communities through various community uplifting and Leadership development initiatives through working with industry professionals of all career levels providing guidance, support and training for our young people. Our focus areas include a Professional Mentorship programme which is exclusive to young ladies between the ages of 15 to 25 years old, Career Exhibitions to the local schools, Career Guidance, Tutoring, Entrepreneurship Workshops and Expos, Personal & Professional Support Groups, Personal well-being & Coaching, Financial Literacy Programmes and Personal Branding Workshops. We are constantly on the look out for young people and high schools from previously disadvantaged communities, who may benefit from our programmes and young professionals who may wish to partner with us to make a significant contribution to the growth and development of these young people.
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External link for The Black Professionals Society
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Professional Mentorship Programme, Career Guidance, University Applications, Bursary Applications, Tutoring, Entrepreneurship Workshops, Personal & Professional Support Groups, Career Coaching, Financial Literacy Programmes, Personal Branding Workshops, and Career Exhibitions
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South Africa
Johannesburg, ZA
Employees at The Black Professionals Society
Updates
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What a phenomenal journey! Congratulations Yonelisa Petse, CFA 🏆 Keep up the great work! Your resilience and dedication is absolutely inspirational. 🥇
Allow me to reintroduce myself: my name is Yonelisa Petse, and I am a CFA® charterholder. In September 2019, I registered for the CFA Level 1 exam with the intention of writing in June 2020. However, COVID-19 led to the postponement of exams globally as you can imagine, and I had to defer my exam to May 2021 after moving to Cape Town for a new role. When I finally took the Level 1 exam in May 2021, the pass rate was only 25%, well below the historical average of 41%. It was the lowest pass rate ever for this exam at the time. In the following exams, the rates dropped even further. It was a tough time to be a candidate - it felt like the odds were against me. After passing Level 1, I started preparing for Level 2 in 2022. This part of my journey was really tough, and the difficulty of this level added to the stress. A month before my exam I experienced burnout, and despite my hard work, I unfortunately failed the exam. I’ll never forget the email that brought me this disappointing news. It was a hard moment, but as Confucius said, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” This setback taught me important lessons about resilience and made me more determined to come back stronger. Fast forward to 2024: I have earned my CFA charter and can finally call myself a CFA charterholder. This moment feels unreal —a true “pinch me” moment. After all the sacrifices and hard work — and many many moments of stress and exhaustion— it is done. There are many individuals who deserve recognition during my journey and whom I owe gratitude to. I am nothing without them and the amazing community that has supported me over the years. You all wanted to see me win, and as you have helped me, I hope you will do the same for others who follow. As I reflect on this journey, I want to leave you with one of my favorite quotes by Nelson Mandela: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Today it’s me. It ended in Yonelisa Petse, CFA CFA Institute
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What an exceptional weekend! 🗣️🇿🇦 This past Saturday, October 26th, seasoned industry leaders shared their insights in a series of panel discussions that focused on wholistic wellness Patricia Mini Tshegofatso Mabilane Inga Godongwana Ndamulelo Mutshinya Lindiwe Mabaso Madimetsa Mashiane 🏆. These are crucial subjects in the evolving personal and professional landscape as we all strive towards a more wholistic approach to doing life across all levels. Together, they collaboratively tackled key topics such as critical perspectives on mental wellbeing, personal finances, mentorship, navigating the corporate world, work-life balance and the art of networking. We extend a special vote of thanks to our exceptional speakers for captivating our audience with their robust discussions and valuable insights. #wellness #wellnesssummit #networking #wellbeing
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ONE MORE SLEEP TO GO 🥳 🔔 BPS Wellness Summit (open to the general public) 🗓️🧘♀️ Saturday, 26 Oct · 10:00 – 12:30 https://lnkd.in/dfHvkbN3 View details and RSVP https://lnkd.in/dyD6Eyqg
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⏳Official countdown has begun ⏳ Three more days before our Wellness Summit this Saturday October 26th @10am. You definitely don’t want to miss this 🥳 Zoom link https://lnkd.in/dfHvkbN3 Kindly repost, share with your family, friends and colleagues! This is one for the books 🙌🏾 Pfano (Makhuvha) Ngejane , MBA Londiwe Kunene Kgabe Karabo Bonolo Monyamane Ndamulelo Mutshinya Patricia Mini Madimetsa Mashiane Inga Godongwana Tshegofatso Mabilane Lindiwe Mabaso Nokwanda Sihlali #wellness #wellnesssummit #wellbeing #mindfulness #health #finances #worklifebalance
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🗣️ Reminder: BPS Wellness Summit | Saturday October 26th @10am Make sure you don’t miss it. Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/dfHvkbN3 See you there 🥳✨
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🌍 🇿🇦 What an absolute joy working and serving alongside these incredible young professionals, through our Professional Mentorship Programme 🙌🏾 Onwards and upwards Ndamulelo Mutshinya and Mahlomola Phala (Pr.Sci.Nat) (Cand.EAP) 🛠️🏆✨
Ventilation Engineering | Occupational Hygiene| MEC |Mineral Economics | Mine Planning and Principles |BPS Mentor |WIMSA Mentor2023 |WIMSA Mentee 2022 | MVSSA Member
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work" ~Aristotle You don't always encounter people who are passionate about their work but when you do, there's something about them that spills over to you and that is perfection, quality, excellence and the list goes on. I thought i was passionate enough until i met Mahlomola Phala (Pr.Sci.Nat) (Cand.EAP) she's is an embodiment of perfection in her work to a point you would want to be an environmental specialist. PS: discover joy in your work today; you have the power to inspire. #mining #safety #work #passion #wim #underground #surface #perfection #environmental #excellence #changetheworld #vohe #inspire
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🧘♀️✨ BPS Wellness Summit | Saturday October 26th, 2024 Introducing our guest speaker for the event Inga Godongwana ✨🤩. She will be speaking about the role of mentorship and how it’s a powerful tool and a stepping stone to success 🏆✨. Be sure to join us online - link to be shared soon! 🇿🇦❤️
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🌍 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 💕🦸♀️ Today and every day, let's empower girls to: 💕 Dream big, 💕 Learn without limits, Grow without fear, 💕 Lead without apology, And thrive without barriers. To all girls worldwide, your voice matters, your rights are invaluable, and your potential is limitless 🦸♀️ Let's break down obstacles, challenge stereotypes, and create a world where every girl can: Access quality education, Make informed choices, Live free from violence, And pursue her dreams. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for our girls. #DayOfTheGirl #Gir|Child #EmpowerGirls #GirlsRights #UniteForGirls"
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🌍 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2024 🧠🩷🫂 Let's use World Mental Health Day as an opportunity to discuss mental health openly and show that it's important. Talking about our mental health can help us navigate life's challenges better. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond, reach out to your loved ones and colleagues to check in on them. This year, World Mental Health Day on October 10th focuses on workplace mental health. This theme emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and well-being in the workplace for the benefit of individuals, organizations, and communities. 🌍🫶🏾🫂 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mindmatters #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness
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