Through skills training, we strive to give people better opportunities and we allow them to discover themselves and learn hidden talents.
Through our Skills Development programmes, we seek to equip economically vulnerable participants of all gender, race and nationalities with practical skills to enable them to generate their own income and/or possibly upgrade their job market profile for a better chance of possible employment. With job scarcity and lack of skills affecting the youth mostly, our non-discriminatory approach seeks to address this by encouraging self-sustainability and engaging with the informal economy as a possible chance to a better living. We offer a holistic approach that comprises essential skills, soft skills and practical skills in all our training to equip participants with what is necessary for possible success post-contact time. Please note that not all courses are offered at all our various offices; contact us to find out what is offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Musina. Also, note that we reserve the right to change, add or remove courses as well as change dates.
These skills are the backbone of the low-income nation. Through artisanal skills, many families are able to support themselves and provide for their children while practising their art form.
The courses we offer include an introduction to:
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry
- Electrical (Domestic installation)
Please note:
* We reserve the right to change courses and dates
* Registration fees are payable, and fees are subject to change.
* There are minimum requirements for each course; please enquire with our office regarding what they are with the course you wish to take.
These courses aim to empower and equip participants with skills that will allow them to start their own businesses or obtain employment.
The courses we offer include an introduction to:
- Nail technician skills
- Hair and wig-making
- Make-up
Please note:
* We reserve the right to change courses and dates
* Registration fees are payable, and fees are subject to change.
* There are minimum requirements for each course; please enquire with our office regarding what they are with the course you wish to take.
These courses aim to equip participants with the necessary digital skills to participate in the job market.
The courses we offer include:
- Basic computer skills
- Point of Sale
Please note:
* We reserve the right to change courses and dates
* Registration fees are payable, and fees are subject to change.
* There are minimum requirements for each course; please enquire with our office regarding what they are with the course you wish to take.
These skills are aimed at reducing food poverty, improving self-sustainability, and even promoting ways in which to earn a living.
The courses we offer include an introduction to:
- Urban vegetable and herb farming
- Food processing and preparation
Please note:
* We reserve the right to change courses and dates
* Registration fees are payable, and fees are subject to change.
* There are minimum requirements for each course; please enquire with our office regarding what they are with the course you wish to take.
These courses offer entry-level training in the world of hospitality and a unique opportunity to engage with the world of cooking, whether formally or informally. Among the many things they will learn will be preparing quality food, reducing the risk of food poisoning and cutting down on waste. Training runs on scheduled dates in our industrial training kitchen.
The courses we offer include an introduction to:
- Food preparation
- Interior/décor Design
- Cake baking and decoration
Please note:
* We reserve the right to change courses and dates
* Registration fees are payable, and fees are subject to change.
* There are minimum requirements for each course; please enquire with our office regarding what they are with the course you wish to take.
These courses are aimed at providing participants with skills to not only mend clothing but to create garments that will not only clothe their families but could provide a source of income and possibly an entry into the job market.
The courses we offer include an introduction to:
- Sewing
- Fashion Design
This course is aimed at providing a creative way for participants to generate an income through décor objects and other day-to-day earthenware, stoneware and porcelain.
The courses we offer include an introduction to:
- Pottery
Please note:
* We reserve the right to change courses and dates
* Registration fees are payable, and fees are subject to change.
* There are minimum requirements for each course; please enquire with our office regarding what they are with the course you wish to take.
These courses aim to empower participants with English skills so that they can communicate socially and in a business environment.
The courses we offer include an introduction to:
- English
Please note:
* We reserve the right to change courses and dates
* Registration fees are payable, and fees are subject to change.
* There are minimum requirements for each course; please enquire with our office regarding what they are with the course you wish to take.
With South Africa trying to recover from all the closures and restrictions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, we were also hit with recurring and intense load shedding, which has disrupted everything, including our courses. Despite all this, we were able to host quite a few classes, and we are quite pleased with the number of people who attended our courses. We look forward to welcoming more participants during 2023 and assisting you in obtaining new skills. Note: These figures may change once our Monitoring and Evaluation department has finalised its 2022 recording.