Meet Sandile, Bheku-Baba and Boitumelo – all on our deaf “Super-Artisan” programme, which qualifies at least 2-trades, but up to 5-skills sets delivered: Design, Sculpting / Carving, Goldsmithing, Gemstone Setting & Engraving.
Who said Women cannot cut it in the traditional, so-called male-dominated artisanal sectors ?
! THEY WERE WRONG !
Meet Puleng & Bokang – although representing only approximately 30% of our student total, they represented 50% of our finalists at the prestigious PlatAfrica awards November 2018 – with Bheku-Baba being the first deaf student to make the finals – ever !
THE SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE TRAINING MODEL
With a 90%+ placement rate of our students after graduation, we know that EVERYONE is trainable, provided you follow a simple formula:
1. Use a tested model: Developed over many years by Masters of their Trade;
2. Training must be initially provided: By these Master Craftsmen – who must then à
3. Train the Trainers: Choose THE BEST, and Train to “Super-Artisan” Level – this ramps training impact by increasing the numbers;
4. Passion to teach by You, passion to learn by the Student – selfless, effective, knowledge transfer, is vital.
And That, Is IT !
The Pneuma Academy of Excellence NPC-NPO
A2 First Floor, Crowthorne Shopping Centre
http://pneumaacademy.co.za/
A Skills Development and SMME Business And Technology Incubator
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