Johannesburg, October 2024 - The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2025 cohort, opening on November 1, 2024, and closing on 31 January, 2025. This prestigious programme seeks ambitious South Africans with a passion for entrepreneurship in the plumbing and electrical trades.
Are you a qualified artisan in search of the next best opportunity to boost your early-stage business or looking to start one? Then the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2025 is just for you!
The StartUp Academy is dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial talent, providing aspiring business owners with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to succeed in their ventures.
"We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic growth and job creation," says Palesa Mofokeng, Recruitment & Selection Manager at Allan Gray Makers. "The StartUp Academy offers a unique opportunity for skilled tradespeople to transition their expertise into successful businesses, contributing to their communities and the broader South African economy," she adds. “At Allan Gray Makers we like to say, ‘your skill is your business idea.’”
The StartUp Academy provides participants with:
Comprehensive training in entrepreneurial, industry, technical, business, and market readiness
Access to a network of successful entrepreneurs and industry experts
Ongoing mentorship and support throughout the programme
Lifelong support through the association upon successful completion
You can apply if you are:
Age: 18-35. Must be a South African citizen or hold a permanent residence status.
Location: Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo (classes will be held in Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Durban, Secunda, and Capricorn)
Intentions: Desire to start their own business.
Artisans with a trade test, OR, 3 years work experience and qualify to take a trade test, OR N2 TVET qualification and 3 years work experience in the relevant trades (Plumbing and Electrical).
Timeline
Applications open on 1 November 2024 close at 5:00 PM on 31 January 2025
If you experience any problems, or have any questions regarding this application form or selection process, please contact the StartUp Academy Selection Team on: Email: agmakers@allangillgrayphilanthropies.org ■ Apply Online: www.allangraymakers.co.za
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Allan Gray Makers website once the application period opens. This is an exceptional chance for individuals ready to take their careers to the next level and make a meaningful impact in their trades.
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