{"id":173438,"date":"2020-11-27T11:52:03","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T09:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=96899"},"modified":"2020-11-27T11:52:03","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T09:52:03","slug":"delivering-on-the-true-intention-of-skills-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/delivering-on-the-true-intention-of-skills-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivering on the true intention of Skills Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amanda Mnguni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amanda Mnguni proves that learnerships unlock sustainable employment opportunities<\/p>\n

Amanda Mnguni is addressing the 400 learners at EduPower Skills Academy and she commands the room as she is a respected role model. Just 12 months ago, Amanda was one of the learner\u2019s, but she grasped every opportunity the learnership offered and has rightfully earned her place as a full-time employee on the EduPower team.<\/p>\n

Amanda\u2019s learnership journey began when she was retrenched. With five years working experience, some of which was in a managerial position, the 27-year old began looking for another job but her options were limited by her disability.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have limited hearing so I cannot work in a noisy environment. I applied for various positions but with no response and I became very concerned about how would support my baby. That\u2019s when a friend suggested I should apply for a learnership at EduPower,\u201d Amanda explains.<\/p>\n

Doing a learnership appealed to Amanda as she had a matric but no other qualification. She researched learnerships and the Academy and liked what she saw. Learnerships are 12-month skills development programmes that consist of 30% theoretical training and 70% work-based experience. They increase employability as the deliberate focus on practical experience prepares learners for the working world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe learnership offered me the opportunity to get a recognised qualification and gain practical work experience at the same time. And the fact that I could earn while I learned sealed the deal,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Amanda was enrolled for a National Certificate in Information Technology: End User Computing. The NQF Level 3 qualification was combined with practical work experience which takes place in EduPower\u2019s unique, custom-fitted contact centre. The Academy sources live campaigns for the learners so that they gain relevant, market-related experience and as both the training and work experience take place under one roof, its learners are introduced to working a regular five-day week, eight hours a day.<\/p>\n

\u201cDue to my hearing impairment, I was very concerned about calling people on the phone but from day one, EduPower accommodated my disability and made me feel part of the family,\u201d Amanda explains.<\/p>\n

While she was doing very well, a couple of months into her learnership Amanda had a new opportunity. EduPower needed additional hands to help with basic office work and true to the Academy\u2019s ethos of developing workplace skills, they looked to their learners first.<\/p>\n

\u201cI applied for the role and I was among the five learners selected. It was a steep learning curve but working with the team helped me to understand the administration required for learnerships and provided an introduction Skills Development and B-BBEE too,\u201d Amanda explains.<\/p>\n

As she was a willing and fast learner, Amanda excelled in the position. She proved to be a valuable addition to the team and when EduPower decided to create a full-time position, Amanda was invited to apply. This time however, she was up against experienced candidates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Client Liaison Assistant role was advertised extensively. Fortunately, I had the skills and experience required but it was still such a sense of achievement when I learned I was successful. I started as a full-time employee at EduPower in November 2019 when my learnership ended,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Amanda\u2019s appointment not only confirmed her new skills and improved employability, it also unlocked five bonus points for absorption for her learnership sponsor. This win-win for both the sponsor as well as the learner delivers on the true intention of B-BBEE Skills Development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe learnership at EduPower prepared me for the position I\u2019m in today but I realise there is so much more I need to learn. I am currently doing an NQF Level 5 in Generic Management as well as a facilitation course,\u201d says Amanda.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal is to train new learners when they join EduPower. I have been given such an incredible opportunity here and I want to share this with our recruits by playing a role in developing their skills so that when they finish, they have everything they need to start building their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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