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SkillWise Connect

SkillWise has since 2010 been reaching out to young people in towns and villages in South Africa that have generally been regarded as beyond the scope of technology-based learning solutions. The delivery model was centre-based, so that students could overcome their initial reservations about using computers within a community environment

Central to the concept is the SkillWise training platform, which uses established pedagogical principles and provides a comprehensive training experience.

Taking care of assessments, both for tutorial and scoring purposes is all done by the computer. The ability of the student to repeat assessments as many times as they need in order to reach the recommended score of 80% is a key component of efficacy-based learning. And in order to achieve a transfer of power from an external ‘expert/trainer’ to the individual, the computer plays a low-key role, leaving the choice up to the student.

Managing a group of self-motivating learners has been an area of growing understanding and experience. Students love to succeed their own expectations and we love to see it happening!

So how does it work in practice?

We have a list of centres operating around South Africa. If you would like to join a centre and do the training, fill out our contact form below, and we will put you in touch.

If you see a business opportumity and would like to open your own centre, fill out our contact form and choose ‘Open a Centre’ to become part of our new centre program.

We will introduce you to the program and request that you actually complete it in order to fully understand how it works. SkillWise then provides guidance in selecting a possible location for the centre, using data from Facebook marketing to estimate the number of potential students within a taxi ride from the proposed centre. Then you search for a venue and build a business plan. Support abd guidance come from both SkillWise and the existing Centre owners via a regular Community of Practice online meeting.

Eventually, once all the pieces are in place, an opening date is chosen and Facebook Marketing begins two weeks before opening date. This is to ensure that students will have signed up by the time the doors open. New owners are guided to manage their market and to use special offers/promotions to ensure maximum capacity in their centres.

Eventually, once all the pieces are in place, an opening date is chosen and Facebook Marketing begins two weeks before opening date. This is to ensure that students will have signed up by the time the doors open. New owners are guided to manage their market and to use special offers/promotions to ensure maximum capacity in their centres.

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Gauteng

  • Fuma Frontiers Solutions
  • Joseph Mondo, Soweto
  • Selah Academy
  • Michelle Butterworth, Benoni
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Free State

  • Richy’s Technology and Training
  • Richard Montoeli, Senekal
  • Lakes Internet Works
  • Leemisa James Molelekoa, Mangaung
  • Academic Technology Centre
  • Percy Busakwe, Thaba ‘Nchu
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Northern Cape

  • Basic Computing for All
  • Kgomotso Itumeleng, Kuruman
  • Hantam Community Education Trust
  • Shane Liebenberg, Colesberg
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KwaZulu Natal

  • The Valley Trust
  • Sindi Mkhize, Valley of 1000 Hills
  • Isibindi Foundation
  • Luke Martin, Hlabisa, KZN
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Eastern Cape

  • Sekunjalo SkillWise Training
  • Mlondolozi Kosi, Qonce
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Western Cape

  • Beautiful Gate
  • Nwabisa Dlodlo, Philippi UTurn
  • Jonathan Edwards, Kenilworth
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“I was unemployed for six years and saw an advert for Skillwise. It wasn't easy but I learned so much. I thank SkillWise, because after two months I got a job at a very good company. I am proud to say that I own a house. My kids are attending a good school and I am very happy today.” (Thandazile; Jan 2021).

-Thandazile

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“The company introduced a new system and I was the first one to figure it out and assist others. I also recommended the training to 20 friends and family, and most of them have found jobs.”

-Precious

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“I applied for an Internship and worked at a company for a year as an Administration Assistant doing presentations, and working in Excel. A month after the Internship ended, I was contacted by the same Company and offered a position. I was promoted to a Finance Clerk due to my dedication at the Internship.”

-Minenhle

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“My life was more complicated than now. When I received my certificate I found a job as an office administration assistant. I was above the moon and amazed asking people to come around to have a look at my certificate to improve their lives. It is easy to pay my kid’s school fees now.” (Valentin; June 2021)

-Valentin

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“I was finding job opportunities but they all required computer skills. I found an advertisement on Facebook and saw comments and post about the SkillWise computer course. At first I was very scared and shaking. Using a keyboard wasn't easy but within a week I was able to type using the computer from the start to the end. My life has changed. I am an Assistant Office Manager. I am using the skills on the computer at this very company.” (Patience; June 2021)

-Patience

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“After completing my course I found a job and presented my certificate to the academy. I am working at a training academy as a short course office administrator. I am earning more than I expected, and I have bought an expensive big house of my own.” (Andisiwe; June 2021)

-Andiswe