FutureTech Mentorship Programme
Build AI. Automate businesses. Prepare for the future.
A practical 6-week, one-on-one mentorship for matriculants, gap-year students, university students, and young professionals who want real experience with AI, automation, APIs, and modern software workflows.
Only 3
founding places
R2,000
launch price
6 weeks
one-on-one
AI and automation
Tools businesses are adopting now
Portfolio evidence
Projects students can explain
Mentored by Angel
25+ years in IT and systems engineering
For parents and students
This is not another theory-based course.
Students build useful AI solutions, automate business processes, connect applications using APIs, and create project evidence that can support future job, study, or freelance opportunities.
Structured
A clear 6-week path with weekly goals.
Practical
Students learn by building real workflows.
Personal
One-on-one guidance from start to finish.
Career-aware
Portfolio, GitHub, LinkedIn, and CV direction.
Personal mentorship
Each student is guided through setup, tools, project thinking, portfolio structure, and the confidence to explain what they built.
Curriculum
What students will learn
The programme introduces modern AI and automation skills in a way beginners can understand, then turns those skills into working projects.
AI Fundamentals
How AI tools work, where they fit, and how to use them with judgement.
ChatGPT & Prompt Engineering
Prompts for research, planning, customer support, workflows, and problem solving.
n8n Automation
Professional automation workflows with triggers, routing, data, and AI actions.
Make & Visual Automation
Visual workflow thinking for students who are new to software systems.
APIs, Webhooks & JSON
How applications connect, trigger actions, and pass structured information.
Supabase Databases
Simple data foundations for apps, dashboards, chatbots, and automations.
AI Agents
Assistants that complete useful tasks rather than only answering questions.
GitHub & Portfolio Workflow
A professional profile, project structure, and evidence of practical work.
Weekly breakdown
A simple path from first setup to portfolio project
Week 1
AI Foundations
Set up the workspace, learn safe AI use, and practise prompts for learning, planning, and productivity.
Week 2
Automation Thinking
Map a business process, identify repeatable steps, and build the first automation workflow.
Week 3
APIs and Data
Work with JSON, webhooks, API-style thinking, and structured data using simple real scenarios.
Week 4
AI Assistant Build
Design an AI business assistant or customer support chatbot with a clear purpose and inputs.
Week 5
Business Automation Project
Build a multi-step workflow such as lead capture, document processing, or follow-up automation.
Week 6
Portfolio and Career Pack
Package the project, set up GitHub, improve LinkedIn direction, and prepare CV evidence.
Portfolio projects
Students leave with things they can show, not only notes.
Rather than completing simple exercises, students create portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate practical AI and automation skills.
- AI Business Assistant
- AI Customer Support Chatbot
- Automated Lead Generation System
- Multi-Step Business Automation Workflow
- API Integration Demo
- AI Document Processing Workflow
- AI Workflow Automation Portfolio Piece
Build
Automate
Document
Founding Student Programme
Only three founding students in the first intake.
The first three students receive the complete six-week programme for R2,000. Future intakes will be R3,500. Founding students will simply be asked for honest feedback and a short review after completion.
6 weeks
Weekly online sessions
Secunda area
Optional setup visit
Certificate
Completion evidence
Included
Everything needed to get started properly.
- Six weeks of personalised one-on-one mentoring
- Weekly live online sessions
- Optional one-hour home visit per week in the Secunda area for setup support
- Portfolio project
- GitHub profile setup
- LinkedIn profile guidance
- CV guidance
- Certificate of Completion
- Continued mentorship and advice throughout the programme
Who should apply
For beginners with curiosity and commitment.
No previous programming experience is required. Students need basic computer skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn by building.
Parent information
Clear structure, personal support, and visible progress.
Individual attention
One-on-one mentoring gives each student space to ask questions and move at a realistic pace.
Setup support
Students in the Secunda area can receive optional home setup support once per week.
Practical evidence
The focus is on projects, workflows, and portfolio proof that students can explain.
Future direction
The programme connects learning to careers in software, automation, IT, and digital transformation.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does the student need previous programming experience?
No. The programme is designed for learners with basic computer skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Programming concepts are introduced through practical projects.
Who is the programme for?
It is suitable for matriculants, gap-year students, university students, young professionals, and anyone interested in AI, automation, software development, or digital transformation.
Is the mentorship online or in person?
The weekly mentoring sessions are live online. Students in the Secunda area can also receive one optional one-hour home visit per week for setup and technical support.
What does the founding intake cost?
The founding student intake is limited to three students at R2,000 for the full six-week programme. Future intakes are planned at R3,500.
What will the student have at the end?
Each student will have practical AI and automation project work, a portfolio direction, GitHub setup, LinkedIn guidance, CV guidance, and a Certificate of Completion.
Only 3 places available
Reserve a founding student place for the FutureTech Mentorship Programme.
Send a message with INFO or email Secunda24 to ask questions, check fit, and reserve one of the founding intake places.