M&A Career
Guidance & College Preparedness Course
About M&A
Target Audience | Students that have completed secondary school education and are looking for post-secondary career options |
No of Places | 25 slots per cohort (first come first served) in each location |
Duration | 1 Week (5 day) |
Course Fee | MwK 200,000 |
Registration Fee | MwK 5,000 |
Schedule | Lilongwe (14th – 18th September 2026) |
Blantyre (21st-25th September 2026) | |
Mzuzu (28th September – 2nd October 2026) | |
Deadline for Registration | 3 days before the start of the training |
Makoka and Associates (M&A) is a premier research and training organization that provides professional training, strategic consulting, and human competency development. We are a leading training institute committed to empowering corporate professionals and individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in a competitive global market. Our mission is to bridge skill gaps and foster professional growth by delivering high-quality, practical, and innovative training solutions. We are based in Area 46 in Lilongwe, Malawi.
About the Career Guidance and College Preparedness (CGCP) Course
Our CGCP course, a one-week program, is a transformative journey designed specifically for post-secondary school students in Malawi. The program offers a unique opportunity for students to explore their potential, sharpen essential skills, and lay a solid foundation for their future. If a student is still discovering their interests or already has a clear vision for their future, the CGCP Course will guide them every step of the way.
We believe that every student’s journey is unique, and that’s why our course is tailored to accommodate all academic abilities and aspirations! This isn’t just about choosing a university, college or a TVET course — it’s about embarking on a journey of self-discovery, career exploration and then connect these with real-world opportunities. Through this process, students gain the clarity and confidence needed to make informed decisions about their future.
This course helps bridge the gap between secondary school and university by building self-awareness, academic readiness, and practical soft skills.
Course Modules
Part A: Career Guidance
- Choosing the right career path
- University options and how to choose the right university/college program for you.
- Technical and Vocational Skills Training
- Other professional careers (accounting; banking; marketing; insurance; etc).
PART B: Skills to help you excel at the university/college
- Self-awareness and Assessment
- Academic and Independent Study Skills
- Academic Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Beginners
- Digital Marketing Using AI
- Basic Analytical Skills Using Microsoft Excel
Course Facilitators
Lead Facilitator: Dr. Donald Makoka (BSoc.Sc. (Econ); MA(Econ); PhD (Dev Econ))
Co-Facilitator: Mr. Christopher Chombo (BSc. Dev Econ); MA (Econ).
Co-Facilitator: Mr. Wilson Chawaza Phiri, (BA)
Co-Facilitator: Ms. Karen Ndilowe BSc. Dev Econ).
Co-Facilitator: Dr. Mwai Makoka (MBBS); MSc.
Co-Facilitator: Mr. Emmanuel Ngulube (BSc. Dev. Econ).
To Register
Write the course coordinator to collect course registration form. You can send an email to makokaassociates6@gmail.com; or WhatsApp +265-887-718-449; +265-994-270-032. Submit the completed registration form to the same numbers above, and proof of payment of MWK5,000 registration fee. The fee should be paid to the following account:
- Account Name: Makoka and Associates
- Bank: National Bank of Malawi
- Account Number: 1002297147
Once selected, full payment of the course fee should be made to the same account before the start of the programme.
Inquiries
The Course Administrator: on +265-994-270-032 (Call or WhatsApp).
Upon completion, participants will be issued with a certificate of attendance