Call for Applications: Raymond Ackerman Academy for Entreprenerial Development
The Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development Programme (RAA-ED) invites applications from Youth residing in South Africa and the SADC Countries.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This six-month, full-time Online Programme is offered out of the Johannesburg Business School (JBS), a Faculty of the University of Johannesburg. The Vision of RAA-ED is to inspire and empower young people to become economically active and responsible citizens.
Upon completion learners may decide to further their studies, find a job and/or start a new venture with guided support received from the Programme.
Entry to the Academy is merit based and 60 - 160 students are selected annually, after shortlisting from this application process followed by panel interviews.
WHAT YOU GET
Entrepreneurship Training:
The programme consists of units in business and personal development. These include:
- Entrepreneurship, innovation, business idea development and testing
- HR, marketing, management, strategy, accounting and operations
- Business numeracy and literacy
- Mental Health and Resilience
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology, 4IR, Social Media Marketing
- Pitching and Business Plan methods
Workshops:
Workshops on time management, presentation skills, career readiness and professionalism, Inclusion and Diversity, Innovation, Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, and other topical subjects
Full Programme Tuition Scholarship:
The tuition fee of R35 000.00 is generously sponsored by the Ackerman Family Foundation for learners admitted onto the programme.
Business Plan and Pitch Competition:
You may submit your Business Plan after exams are completed and stand a chance to be selected to Pitch to a Panel and win an Award.
University of Johannesburg Qualification:
Successful learners receive a Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development (UJ Short Learning Program Certificate) that will serve you very well in the future.
Development Support:
Development support through individual and group consultation sessions, entrepreneurial immersions (Workshops and Field Trips) and guest speaker engagements
Raymond Ackerman Academy Mentorship Programme (RAAMP):
Opportunity to compete for the fully sponsored RAAMP 12-month business mentorship programme that will provide consistent support thorough 23 activities during the year, with both financial and non-financial support.
Apply if you:
- Are you at least 18 years and at most 35 years by the application closing date
- Reside in South Africa or SADC
- Are available full-time for 6 months
- Have a business idea or already be running a business
- Have passed Matric having a Certificate or have equivalent prior learning or business experience
- Passionate about entrepreneurship and personal development
How to apply
- Please fill your details on the application form here and answer all the questions to the best of your ability. A basic Literacy and Numeracy Test is part of the application, as is a submission of a Video.
The email address associated with your Google account will be recorded upon uploading files and submitting this form.
NOTE: You are able to edit your responses by revisiting the form later.
Your takeaways from the programme:
- NQF4 Equivalent Certificate from the most respected University in South Africa
- Membership to the Raymond Ackerman Academy Mentoring Programme (RAAMP)
- Credibility with lending institutions such as NYDA and Networking opportunities with fellow learners and into the wider Entrepreneurship Eco-system in South Africa
- Access to further Programmes at JBS such as the Small Business Enrichment Programme (SBEP)
- Feeling of self-confidence and family pride as you receive your certificate from the Dean of JBS
- Skills and Tools to build a sustainable business
- Skills and Techniques to find a meaningful job