The Raymond Ackerman Academy is currently recruiting for the January 2015 class. We are looking for energetic, passionate, aspiring entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 30 who are looking for an opportunity to improve their business and life skills. The Academy offers a 6 month, full time UCT short course in entrepreneurial development. This once in a life time experience promises to be a great opportunity where students will experience classroom learning, practical experience, guest speakers, innovative business idea development and personal development interventions. Criteria: • Age: 18 – 30 • Have not had the opportunity to access tertiary education (no previous tertiary qualifications) • Matric (although this is looked at on a case by case basis if there is no certificate) • Must have an interest in business (not necessary to have their own business) Graduate Achievements: Our Alumni survey showed that 84% of our contactable graduates are either working, studying or have their own business (over 80% of graduates were contactable). Graduate Comments: “It is the best course ever; it opened my mind to see the broader picture of life”. “Well rounded, touches on everything essential in business; develops individuals and provides a good support base”. “When I came to the RAA everything I knew about business was self-taught. Now I can confidently say that I have been taught to do business properly”. “All I can say for now is just WOW WOW what an awesome experience it was indeed.. .go into this with an open mind and don’t be afraid to do your best”. “It was a fantastic experience! I would do it again in a heartbeat and would encourage any young person interested in business to do it as well”. “The course was insightful, enriching and very informative. I have grown during the course and I am proud to say I am a different person now”. “It has been a mind-opening, purpose-discovering, boundary-expanding experience”. “It has empowered me to stand and say “I am an entrepreneur”. “I am a totally different person thanks to RAA. I am much more confident in everything I do”. “Overwhelmingly helpful and honestly the most knowledgeable experience of my life. I have confidence now to go out and put my ideas into action”. For more details about the Academy and graduates please visit ackermanacademy.co.za or our Facebook Page https://facebook/RaymondAckermanAcademyCapeTown?ref=bookmarks Deadline for applications is the 28th November 2014, application form attached (the application form can also be accessed on our website) Feel free to contact us for any further information. Kind Regards Elli and the RAA Team Elli Yiannakaris Director Raymond Ackerman Academy Graduate School of Business University of Cape Town Office Telephone: 021 406 1422 Office Fax: 021 406 1242 Main Switchboard: 0860 UCTGSB (828472) Email: [email protected] Website: gsb.uct.ac.za
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