"JumpStart: Building a Successful Career in Retail and Manufacturing"
Become a JumpStarter
Join JumpStart and power up your prospects in the retail world.
Are you passionate about pursuing a career in the dynamic fields of retail and manufacturing? Look no further than JumpStart, a comprehensive program designed to bridge the gap between education and the working world. By blending industry-specific theory with practical work experience, JumpStart equips aspiring professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in entry-level positions and boost career prospects. Whether you're a matric pass graduate or a final year student, JumpStart offers a range of training programs tailored to meet your needs and open doors to exciting opportunities.
Matric Pass Graduates and Final Year Students:
Retail Frontline Programme:
Duration: Two weeks
National availability
Consists of online life skills training, in-person training and interviews, and one week of hands-on work experience in a retail environment.
Prepares candidates for entry-level positions in retail.
Warehousing Basics Programme:
Duration: Two weeks
National availability
Composed of online life skills training, in-person training and interviews, and one week of hands-on work experience in a warehouse environment.
Shapes candidates for entry-level positions in warehousing.
Retail Essentials Programme:
Duration: Six months
Available in Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria
Blended learning course combining theory and work experience.
Covers specialized retail roles such as customer experience, store location, marketing, and merchandising.
Requires completion of at least one commerce subject in matric.
Production Programme:
Duration: Six months
Based in KwaZulu-Natal
Focuses on critical production and manufacturing skills, including workplace ethics.
Trains individuals for industries such as footwear, clothing, and home textiles, producing footwear manufacturers or multi-skilled sewing machinists.
Tertiary Graduates and Final Year Students:
Professional Retail Programme:
Duration: Nine months
Based in Durban
Graduate internship preparing candidates for junior retail positions in buying, planning, and store management.
Delivered through a cloud-based learning platform, combining classroom, self-study, group projects, and six months of hands-on work experience in select retail environments.
Suitable for various qualifications such as B.Com, Operations Management, Retail Management, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design.
Professional Manufacturing Programme:
Duration: Nine months
Based in Durban
Practical and theoretical course developed by retailers to develop well-rounded merchants and traders.
Combines classroom, self-study, group projects, and six months of hands-on work experience in a local manufacturing firm.
Suitable for qualifications in Clothing Management, Clothing Technology, Fashion Design, and other relevant fields.
How JumpStart Helps Your Career:
Gain valuable life skills and work experience.
Obtain industry-specific certificates to enhance your CV.
Develop a winning workplace attitude and become ready for entry-level positions.
Access a network of employer partners, increasing your chances of job placement.
Next Steps:
Apply online by submitting a motivation letter, current CV, and certified copies of ID and academic certificates.
Successful applicants will be contacted for further steps.
JumpStart provides a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about building a successful career in retail and manufacturing. With a focus on practical training, industry-specific knowledge, and valuable work experience, this program equips participants with the necessary skills to thrive in their chosen field. Whether you're a matric pass graduate or a final year student, JumpStart offers tailored training programs to kickstart your professional journey and unlock exciting job opportunities. Take the leap and apply to JumpStart today to turn your dreams into reality.
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