Guiding Stars is a non-profit organization founded in 2024 in Zambia, dedicated to advancing excellence in corporate and business education.
It serves as a catalyst for nurturing the next generation of leaders by bridging the gap between academic learning and practical experience.
The organization equips students, graduates, and emerging professionals with the competence, confidence, and character required to excel in today’s global business landscape.
Beyond technical and academic proficiency, Guiding Stars places strong emphasis on the human aspects of leadership — integrity, attitude, loyalty, behaviour, and diplomacy.
Through structured mentorship, leadership training, and community engagement initiatives, it empowers young people to lead with purpose and distinction.
Guided by the principles of authenticity, innovation, transparency, and sustainability, Guiding Stars continues to illuminate pathways to success, shaping individuals who lead with wisdom, confidence, and impact.
At Guiding Stars, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is not just a goal, but a journey of continual improvement and learning. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is embedded in our core values and is a critical component of our mentorship program.
Our mentorship program is designed to bridge gaps,promotes understanding, and leverage diverse viewpoints as a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, ensuring that our mentors and mentees represent the varied fabric of our workforce.
Inclusion for us means proactive engagement, listening to diverse perspectives and integrating this richness of experience into the fabric of our organization. We strive to ensure that all members of our community, regardless of their background, feel supported, valued, and connected.
At Guiding Stars, diversity and inclusion are not just words but actions we live by every day. We are on a journey, continuously learning, evolving, and striving to be better. We invite you to join us in this endeavour as we grow together.
The Guiding Stars mentorship program is a 3-month initiative designed to bridge academic learning with practical, real-world experience.
Participants engage in group sessions, one-on-one mentorship, and networking opportunities to gain knowledge, develop essential professional skills, and build confidence.
The program also focuses on leadership, integrity, effective communication, and ethical decision-making, equipping students, graduates, and emerging professionals to excel and make a meaningful impact in the global business landscape.