Mane Foundation continues to contribute to education and learning, for a generation that is motivated and prepared for the challenges of the future. Through the B4Students program and its winning project, “Skill Up Academy,” a series of meetings are being held with prominent public figures, where interested students become part of a fruitful discussion, sharing personal experiences as top examples of success. “Skill Up Academy” is open to all students, regardless of their academic direction, and aims to develop life skills and create new opportunities for young people.

The latest activity of the project was led by politician and lecturer Grida Duma, who addressed the discussion topic “Mindset” as the key to opening many doors in life. With over 380 students present at the University of Medicine Amphitheater, Duma shared her experiences and encouraged an open discussion on the impact of mindset in achieving goals. The participants expressed interest in learning and developing the right mindset to overcome obstacles they may face in their professional and personal lives.

A few days ago, “Skill Up Academy” organized another activity on “The Logic of Money,” with lecturer and young researcher Igli Tola, who approached financial practices from a different perspective.

The activity that kicked off the entire journey of “Skill Up Academy” was led by renowned journalist Marin Mema, who spoke on the topic “The Leader of the Future.” During this session, it was discussed how leadership can shape the world of tomorrow and how young people can prepare to lead with impact. The participants showed a strong desire to better understand the characteristics and strategies of successful leaders.

“Skill Up Academy” is an initiative aligned with the mission of B4Students to empower student-led social projects. It was created by students Armelda Ago, Armando Lekaj, and Esmeralda Sherifi, and aims to provide essential life skills and practical knowledge for students, preparing them for success in today’s fast-paced and dynamic world.

The activities of “Skill Up Academy” include organizing discussions on important topics for the education and overall development of students, covering subjects such as “Emotional Intelligence” and “Work-Life Balance,” in addition to the previously discussed topics.

“Skill Up Academy” is the fifth initiative supported and funded by B4Students.