miniMAX Youth Development - Free Your Superpowers

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OUR PROFILE


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All children aregifted. Some just open

their packages earlierthan others.Michael Carr

Author


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AMBASSADORS OF HOPE 4

OUR PLAYGROUND 5

IN THE BEGINNING 6

THE JOURNEY 7

GROWING AND TRANSFORMING 8

OUR REACH 9

OUR METHODOLOGY 10

OUR PROGRAMMES 11

YOUR PARTNER 12

OUR PARTNERS 14

OUR TEAM 16


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AMBASSADORS OF HOPE

For the youth tohave a brighterfuture, I, you, we- and the broadercommunity - need to

take responsibility byinvesting in them asindividuals.Sunet Wagner,

Founder and CEO, miniMAX

miniMAX is a company that brings hope. We dothis by showing the youth that they have a future.

We unlock their potential and show them how that

potential can be transformed into a career.

Not every person is artistic. But everyone has a

super-talent. What began as a performing

arts company, in 2001, has evolved into an

organisation that uses the arts as a vehicle for life-

and career-readiness programmes.

Since 2006, we have steadily built an unshakable

reputation as the premier support structure of

young superheroes. When you partner with

miniMAX, you partner with a company that has

found a way to impact the youth in a predictable,

measurable, sustainable and scalable way.

Each learners success story is your contribution

to South Africas social prosperity and economic

performance.

miniMAX its about impact! What is yours?

We believe that allyoung people aresuperheroes!

Our task is to helpthem discover

their own uniquesuperhero gifts.

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Our Mission

OUR PLAYGROUND

I want to inspire people.I want someone to look atme and say, because ofyou I didnt give up.

Anonymous

miniMAX

Group participation;Individual results.

At first I didnt have confidenceand I didnt really believe inmyself and I was scared to showthe world what I am capable of,but now I do believe in myself.

I can show the world what I amcapable of, and I am grateful tominiMAX. I am now a role modelto my little sisters.Bonolo, Grade 11

Johannesburg Secondary School

To be the premierprovider of youth

programmes,focusing on life and

career readinessskills, using the arts.

To unlock ouryouths potential

and purpose usingthe arts.

To scale predictable,measurable,

sustainable, and impact-driven programmes into

27,000 schools inSouth Africa.

Our Purpose Our Vision Our Values

Integrity Trust Teachability Loyalty Perseverance

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If you think youretoo small to have animpact, try going tobed with a mosquitoin the room.

Anita Roddick,

Founder, The Body Shop

miniMAX asked itself thequestion:

Is it possible to impartessential life andcareer readiness skillseffectively, predictablyand sustainably using the

fun elements of the artsto do so?

Our answer:Yes!

During her studies at North-West University, Sunet

Wagner, the CEO of miniMAX, was a member of the

Alabama Student Company, a musical revue group.

Little did she know that her experiences, as part of the

Company, were preparing her not only for her career

but for her life purpose! Fresh out of varsity, Sunet

founded miniMAX as a platform to create access for

the youth, to the performing arts, as well as to connect

young people to their purpose. I saw miniMAX as thebridge between who children are and who they want to

be, says Sunet.

IN THE BEGINNING

PURPOSE

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THE JOURNEY

In 2016 miniMAX looks forward to

climbing to even greater heights,

together with you!

From 2001 to 2005, miniMAX was a

company that held an annual talent

show, Revue miniMAX, a platform

dedicated to show-casing its students

super-talents.In 2005, miniMAX partnered with

Raizcorp, a business incubator. miniMAX

began to soar to new heights with the

realisation that the business was not just

about talent shows.

So began the evolution of miniMAX

into a high-impact company dedicated

to unlocking the potential of youngpeoples talents to ensure their personal

success in life.

2006 to 2011were what miniMAX calls

the research and development phase of

the companys journey. miniMAX began

to see its clients not only as schools

and parents, but began to partner with

corporate companies committed to South

Africas social and economic future, fast

tracking the development of young people

while offering them a practical platform to

harness and apply their talents. In 2012, miniMAX proved that it could

deliver we showcased our ability

to create win-win outcomes for all

stakeholders miniMAX does what it

says it will, and does it when we say we

will!

In 2013, miniMAX proved that it could

scale we organised a 40-week

programme in 12 schools, running 6

sessions a day!


monitor and evaluate we learned

to prove impact in the development

space!


customiseour programmes to meet our

clients specific needs Municipalities

want youth to learn how government

works; IT companies want them to

understand technology in the workplace

we find ways to leverage each

individuals super-talent to give them

and the economy the best opportunity

to succeed!

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2005

2011

2013

2014

2016

20152015

At a book launch, inspired by Sunets

entrepreneurial journey, she met the

Group Commercial and CSI Managers

of Tsogo Sun. It was a meeting that

provided miniMAX with an important

spring board to accelerate its high-

impact, socio-economic development

mission. This led to the birth of the

Tsogo Sun Arts Academy which

speaks into the Tsogo Sun Citizenship

Strategy focusing on Community

Development, Entrepreneur Develop-

ment and Environmental Education.

At this point miniMAX completely

transformed into a company that

uses the arts as a vehicle to prepare

youth for career success and to

become socially responsible citizens. It

is a story of hope, perseverance and

tenacity the very qualities miniMAX

aims to instil in the beneficiaries of its

programme!

2012

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GROWING AND TRANSFORMING

Promise me youllalways remember:Youre braver than youbelieve, and stronger

than you seem, andsmarter than youthink.Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh

In 2016, miniMAX Performing Arts continues to

grow with the establishment of miniMAX Youth

Development, a 51% black-owned company,

which will be the structure through which we

will interact with government and corporate

companies.

In addition, we have set up two trusts for our staff

and beneficiaries:

A trust for our qualifying employees and

another for our non-qualifying employees.

Mirroring this process, we have also set up two

NGOs for our beneficiaries.

At miniMAX, what we do for one, we do for all.

By the end of 2016, miniMAX will be a fully-

transformed company, allowing all who interact

with us to share in the benefits of our success.

ACCOUNTABILITY:Do what needs doing!

WHAT ARE SUPERHEROES MADE OF?

BRAVERY:Go beyond!

COLLABORATION:Reach the common

goal!

COMMUNICATION:Express yourself!

CONFIDENCE:Take command!

CREATIVITY:Solve problems!

FOCUS:Concentrate!

PERSEVERANCE:Learn; Practise Succeed!

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OUR REACH

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you find out why.Mark Twain

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system includes developing the talent of thousands

of learners, skills transfer to hundreds of teachers,

as well as the inclusive empowerment of many

schools and communities through the showcasing

of amazing productions.

Over the past ten years, we have also achieved

the following:

2002

ABSA Top Entrepreneurs Finalist

Been two-time BASA Award finalists for acting as

implementation partner:

2014

Increasing access to the Arts Award &

Development Award Tsogo Sun Arts Academy

2015 Increasing access to the Arts Award: Tsogo Sun

Arts Academy

War Horse

Sacred Heart College: 3 to 6 Refugee Project

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OUR METHODOLOGY

We give childrena glimpse of thepossible. They seewhat they can do,as well as what theyenjoy doing.Margaret Makoka, Agent ARROW, miniMAX

miniMAX takes each client through these six stages,

as illustrated in the AVIATION FRAMEWORK.

This is the miniMAX design, development and

implementation methodology, guaranteeing a

rhythmic, predictable, sustainable and impact-

driven programme.

The result is what we call a SKILLS DISPENSER.

Each client then chooses their focus areas (subjects)

around which a customised programme is built.

Content may be adapted, customised or created

to meet each clients specific needs.

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STAGE

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STAGE

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SKILLDISPENSER

Communication

Perception & Attitude

Teamwork &Problem Solving

Networking

Professionalism

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STAGE

01ACTIVATE

STAGE

ACCESS

02STAGE

APPLY

03STAGE

AFFIRM

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The preparation

and agreement

stage in which

we customise

the project to

align with your

career readiness

objectives.

The application

and selection

stage in your

programme,

where your

beneficiaries,

are assessed,

selected and

orientated; the

baseline for your

programme is

established.

Institutional

and beneficiary

capacity-

building and

training. Your

beneficiaries will

be made aware

of their own

strengths and

potential, and

how these newly-

found skills

may be used to

create a brighter

future.

In this stage,

the beneficiaries

take their newly-

found skills to

experiment, hone

and apply them

to their lives.

This stage

culminates in

an end-line

monitoring

and evaluation

process.

This stage

contributes to

an increased

awareness and

understanding of

the programme

within the

community.

In this stage,

an external

independent

report on your

programme

is compiled,

providing insight

into the project

inputs, activities,

outputs and

outcomes.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Our programmes are tailored

to speak to:

LIFE READINESS

VOLUNTEERING

INTERNSHIPS

CAPACITY BUILDING

SHOWCASING

miniMAX programmes increase our youths

motivation to study, and help them to focus on their

future work opportunities. We get young people

ready for life! One student at a time, we increase

self-worth, achievement, belonging and cohesion.

The truth is that not every child is going to build a

successful career in the performing arts. However,

every child benefits from healthy self-esteem, an

ability to work in teams, and a balanced outlook

on life.

miniMAX programmes build character.

This is what future responsible citizens are made

of; its what superheroes are made of.

South Africa needs superhero citizens!

miniMAX had a great impact on my life, growing

my self-esteem and self-condence, helping me

to make wiser decisions, and helping me to

realise my dream, potential and talents.Prince Moloto (Agent in training - PROBIE 1)

SCHOOL

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YOUR PARTNER

Legacy

Tried and tested

models

Tried Implementation

An invested

implementation

partner

Partner with miniMAXto invest in somethingthat really matters andmakes a quantifiableimpact. We are lookingforward to partneringwith you and yourclients.

Contact us today.

To impact teachers,learners, parents,school leavers andthe community at

large, contributing tothe success of South

Africa now and in thefuture

Impact

When youpartner withminiMAXyou get...

To build a legacy

Outcomes Influence Best Interest Ambassador

Guaranteed

outcomes

To influence the

employability

statistics of our

country

A partner who has

your best interests

in mind and at

heart

A brand

ambassador!

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miniMAX givesus peace ofmind 7 yearsdown the linewe dont NEEDthem but WANTthem. Theymake our liveseasier!They arepositive energyand keep us ontrack throughcontinuousguiding

Alet van der Merwe, Maths

Educator, Horskool Die Anker

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OUR PARTNERS

Brand Exposure

Business

Clients

Collaborations

Events

Media Exposure

Platforms

Volunteering / Internships

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I learned

How tocommunicatewith newpeople I meetin my life,how to handlegood and badsituations andnot to give upon my dreams.That it can

take a villageto raise one kidbut love, peace,joy, respect andhappiness tomake one kid tobe successful.Neo Ramakone,

Diepsloot Combined

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With an uncompromising passion to develop tomorrowssuperheroes, the miniMAX team exists to discover, develop andnurture young talent.

All members of the miniMAX team have their own superheropowers.

The founder and CEO of miniMAX, Sunet Wagner, is known asSPECIAL AGENT STRAT. Her role is to set the course, direct

the way and make sure all systems are in place to achieve themission.

Other SPECIAL AGENTs include: With supersonic speed and extreme precision, SPECIAL

AGENT SONIC ensures that all agents are supportedand synchronised as a unit. Sonic transmits all codedmessages and is a beacon of hopeto agencies, agentsand superheroes alike.

SPECIAL AGENT FZZT short-circuits the gap betweenthe desired outcomes and the fun elements of the arts.She ensures that the implementing agents avoid self-destructioncaused by high voltage surges.

SPECIAL AGENT FINN ensures that programmes meetclient requirements, mobilises PROGRAMME SWATunits to hunt down the best value for money, eliminatesany threats to the delivery of quality services and infiltratesfinancial systems to enable the targeting of deadlines.

SPECIAL AGENT ARROW hits the operations andprogramme targets through meticulous planning,delegation and execution. She re-adjusts and alignsmultiple courses to meet the desired programme outcomes.

SPECIAL AGENT SEEDS is the keeper of the knowledgeand ensures that miniMAXs values, process and bestpractice seeds are sown, watered and nurtured to their fullpotential.

SPECIAL AGENT TRACKS has state of the art surveillance

techniques in place to highlight gaps and to set thescene for innovative solutions. Her on-going quest is tobuild an impenetrable fort with guaranteed results.

SPECIAL AGENT HUNT seeks outand identifies futureagents and agencies that are aligned in purpose and values.Collaboration is the key to establish world domination.He lives by the motto: All for one and one for all.

SPECIAL AGENT PARKER manages basecamp and ensuresthat everything goes according to planand that thePROBIES squad is equipped to meet all challenges.

SPECIAL AGENTS-in-training (PROBIES) are our youngup-and-coming ex-superheroes and future agents intraining.

The purpose of their mission is to gain thenecessary skills to infiltrate society effectively, thustaking the workplace by storm and ensuring worlddomination.

OUR TEAM

Erika Duvenhage

SPECIAL AGENT SONIC

Isabel Nel

SPECIAL AGENT FZZT

Lynn Eloff

SPECIAL AGENT FINN

Margaret Makoka

SPECIAL AGENT ARROW

Sunet Wagner

SPECIAL AGENT STRAT

Yushene Rajkuar

SPECIAL AGENT TRACKS

Prince Moloto

SPECIAL AGENT PROBIE 1

Pelude Sibindi

SPECIAL AGENT HUNT

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I have seen first-hand how danceand music haschanged lives,given childrenopportunities and

made meaningfulcontributions inself-discipline,responsibility andhas boosted theirconfidence...Rasheed Mosam, Teacher at Bree Primary School

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miniMAX PERFORMING ARTS (Pty) Ltd & miniMAX YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd

T: 011 391 7639

F: 086 518 0840

E: [email protected]

W: www.minimax-arts.com

ACCOUNTABILITY Responsible. Faithful. Answer call of duty.

BRAVERY Face fears. Go beyond.

COLLABORATION Work together. Reach the common goal.

COMMUNICATION Express yourself.

CONFIDENCE Take command. Be convincing. Be yourself.

CREATIVITY Think on your feet. Out of the box. Solve problems.

FOCUS Concentrate. Contribute.

PERSEVERANCE Learn. Practice. Success.

SUPERHEROES ARE MADE OF

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