Youth Leadership by Inspiration
Kofi was recently selected by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal as a Professional Role Model. As such, Kofi is supporting the programme Valorisation Jeunesse – Modèles sans frontières, an initiative by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration. As a result, Kofi is speaking at high schools in Quebec sharing his story of perseverance and his unique formula for success (Vision + Determination + Adversity + Perseverance = Success TM ) to inspire students to stay in school and complete their degrees.
Kofi and the Hon. Yolande James, fmr. Minister of Immigration of Quebec
“The message delivered to young people is one of determination, courage and perseverance. There is no doubt that Mr. Sonokpon’s words helped encourage students he met to cultivate their dreams, to pursue their studies and to persevere despite the obstacles that may come their way.”
Michel Leblanc, President & CEO – Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
Kofi speaking to students at St-Luc in Montreal, QC
“We would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Mr. Sonokpon to the success of our project. His lectures were widely acclaimed, and received many high praises from teachers who welcomed him in their classrooms.”
Gilles Petitclerc, Chairman of the Board of Directors – Montreal Hooked on School