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Ekurhuleni youth urged to sign up for free courses

Ekurhuleni youth urged to sign up for free courses

The City of Ekurhuleni is urging the youth, and unemployed residents to take advantage of a series of free online courses tailored to expand one’s knowledge on entrepreneurship and business ventures. 

In a statement on Thursday, the city said the courses are presented by computer information systems company CISCO, an international technology company, in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, the National Library of South Africa and the Gauteng Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://tinyurl.com/ApplyForCiscoCourses. Applications to free online course closes on Friday, 26 January 2024.

The course will be offered as a two-part series, and the first segment is ‘Discovering Entrepreneurship and Creating Compelling Reports’, which sets the foundation for the second part, namely, ‘Launching a Business Venture and Engaging Stakeholders for Success’.

The duration of the series of courses is about three months in total.

“To ensure that we leave no one behind, candidates who have successfully registered can complete these free online courses at any of the city’s 47 libraries which offer free access to computers and Wi-Fi connection.

“However, those who have access to their own devices can access the relevant cites from anywhere,” said the City’s spokesperson Zweli Dlamini.

Applicants are advised to ensure that all fields of the application form are completed and that copies of their ID, proof of residence and highest qualification (National Senior Certificate or any degree) are uploaded.

To qualify, applicants need to meet the following criteria:

•          Applicants must be a resident of the City of Ekurhuleni

•          Applicants must have completed Grade 12;

•          Applicants must not have a formal business or related qualification;

•          Applicants must be committed to completing the courses and should they have passed the current course, they will be given the opportunity to progress to the next group of courses.

The city said that while all Ekurhuleni residents are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to unemployed youth should there be a course with limited capacity. 

Candidates can e-mail their queries or any clarity seeking questions to info.libraries@ekurhuleni.gov.za. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Thu, 01/11/2024 – 12:21

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The City of Ekurhuleni is urging the youth, and unemployed residents to catch advantage of a series of free online courses tailored to expand one’s knowledge on entrepreneurship and business ventures. 

In a statement on Thursday, the city said the courses are presented by computer information systems company CISCO, an international technology company, in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, the National Library of South Africa and the Gauteng Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://tinyurl.com/ApplyForCiscoCourses. Applications to free online course closes on Friday, 26 January 2024.

The course will be offered as a two-part series, and the first segment is ‘Discovering Entrepreneurship and Creating Compelling Reports’, which sets the foundation for the second fragment, namely, ‘Launching a Business Venture and Engaging Stakeholders for Success’.

The duration of the series of courses is about three months in total.

“To ensure that we leave no one behind, candidates who acquire successfully registered can complete these free online courses at any of the city’s 47 libraries which offer free access to computers and Wi-Fi connection.

“However, those who maintain access to their own devices can access the relevant cites from anywhere,” said the City’s spokesperson Zweli Dlamini.

Applicants are advised to ensure that every fields of the application form are completed and that copies of their ID, proof of residence and highest qualification (National Senior Certificate or any degree) are uploaded.

To qualify, applicants need to meet the following criteria:

•          Applicants must be a resident of the City of Ekurhuleni

•          Applicants must believe completed Grade 12;

•          Applicants must not maintain a formal business or related qualification;

•          Applicants must be committed to completing the courses and should they believe passed the current course, they will be given the opportunity to progress to the next group of courses.

The city said that while every Ekurhuleni residents are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to unemployed youth should there be a course with limited capacity. 

Candidates can e-mail their queries or any clarity seeking questions to info.libraries@ekurhuleni.gov.za. –SAnews.gov.za

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