Funding: Where it comes from, what we use it for, and why it matters to you
Have you ever wondered about all the money you give to ‘charity’? What is it used for, and how much is wasted? Does it make
Have you ever wondered about all the money you give to ‘charity’? What is it used for, and how much is wasted? Does it make
So, you are finishing off the financial year and hopefully have the privilege of paying taxes. We all know that it is the rare air
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The relationship between POPUP and Savage, Jooste & Adams (SJA) is best described as win-win. In many sectors, skills development is often viewed as merely
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In South Africa, we have the challenge of 11 official languages. It is a significant factor in distinguishing English skills levels of the workforce. 90%
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REQUIREMENT: ABET Level 4, Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 1
ABOUT: The Home-Based Care skills programme enables the learners to perform basic first aid and implement primary health care and frail care
PROGRAMME DURATION:
5 Weeks theoretical training at a POPUP centre,
Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 15:00
12 Weeks practical training at a clinic
(Night/Day Duty – Weekdays/Holidays/Weekends)
The Hospitality skills programme provides the learner with the skills needed to become an assistant chef and a food server assistant. These skills will empower the learner to work in any restaurant establishment, or even to start their own catering company/restaurant.
REQUIREMENT: Minimum of NQF Level 2 literacy and numeracy
PROGRAMME DURATION:
16 weeks (Including Work Integrated Learning)
The ECD qualification will enable recipients to facilitate the all-round development of young children in a manner that is sensitive to cultural and individual needs (including special needs), and enable them to provide quality early childhood development services for children in a variety of contexts, including community-based services, ECD centres, at home and in institutions
REQUIREMENT: English Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3
PROGRAMME DURATION: 18 months at POPUP
Workshops of one week (5 days) per month, with compulsory attendance per programme. Practical experience at an ECD centre under supervision of a qualified (level 4 or higher) ECD practitioner as mentor
The Computer and Office Administration skills programme provides learners with the skills required to be involved in the administration function in any organisation or business
REQUIREMENT: Meeting minimum literacy requirements
PROGRAMME DURATION 11 Weeks theoretical training at a POPUP centre,
Monday to Friday 08:00 -15:00
1 – 3 Weeks practical training in the business environment
The AET skills programme is the foundation training for all learners who do not meet the minimum requirements for the accredited skills programmes of their choice and to ensure that they are ready for any skills programme. In addition, learners that already qualify to do a skills programme may also utilise the AET programme to improve their English and Mathematics while
waiting for placement in another skills programme.
REQUIREMENT: Meeting minimum literacy requirements
PROGRAMME DURATION – 3 Months, Monday to Friday 08:00 – 15:00
POPUP also offers its skills training to corporate clients that want to up-skill their employees.
We provide training solutions such as Adult Education and Training, Occupational Health and Safety, Life skills, Workplace Readiness and a variety of soft skills to suit the requirements of the corporate environment.
Discover how your company can actively contribute to learner development through POPUP’s learnership framework. With two distinct options available, you can seamlessly integrate learner support into your business strategy:
1. Utilize a portion of your Skills Development Spend to sponsor unemployed learners on a 12-month learnership program. Not only does this initiative aid in meeting your B-BBEE targets, but POPUP takes responsibility of the recruitment, hosting, and training of these learners on your behalf.
2. Alternatively, your company can serve as a host employer for an unemployed learner. By offering them a workspace and necessary equipment, you provide them with invaluable work experience within your workplace environment at no additional cost to your organisation.
Empower learners while enhancing your business’s impact with POPUP’s versatile learnership options
We train new entrepreneurs in developing their own businesses through an Enterprise Development programme that includes both theoretical & practical training. Many of our skills programmes have an entrepreneurial focus.
You can obtain the full benefit of claiming points for ED through:
Capital outlay
Supporting entrepreneurs in training and mentorship
Involving entrepreneurs as suppliers of your business
Preferential rates and supply chain support
98% of the beneficiaries are designated groups.
Claim your financial or “donation in kind” contribution as a deduction on your income tax.
POPUP provides a Tax Certificate to you.
POPUP is a B-BEEE level 1 contributor and is a value-adding organisation.
Benefits include an additional 15 points on your B-BBEE scorecard.
POPUP is a credible and accountable organisation with good corporate governance systems.
POPUP is aligned with the National Development Plan (NDP).
Obtain maximum SED, ESD and Skills Development points for your B-BBEE scorecard.
POPUP will be able to present skills training to your lower level employees at your company premises at times and intervals suitable to your needs. Our Personal Growth and Life Skills Programme, AET (previously ABET) and Basic Computer Training will develop and empower your staff as part of your annual Skills Plan. Obtain B-BBEE scorecard and tax benefits for Skills Development and claim your contribution back from the Skills Fund. POPUP will measure the outcome and ensure ROI to you as a company.
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