Reply to comment

This scheme has great merit. As those of us old enough to remember the value of apprentiships which, though not exactly the same thing, nonetheless delivers to young participants a person who like the mentor, guides them through a skilled training programme, acts as a counsel, and trusted friend who gives advice on things one did not approach parents with. We all need someone who can be trusted to give us a helping hand and a steer in the right direction. Mentors serves as part of an extended family and in todays society, where there is so much fragmentation and isolation, this scheme could only add significan benefit on all fronts.

I wish it could be rolled out all over the country now.
Anthony.