Rpl at work issue 1 may 2011 final version
- 1. DEVELOPING FUTURE ISSUE 1 VOLUME 1 YEAR 2011 LEADERS: ..................... 1 Editor’s note: As you now embark on your journey of learning and self discovery, you are assured of our KNOWLEDGE IS POWER; unwavering determination to see you all succeed. We EMPOWER YOURSELF TODAY….. ..................... 2 hope that you cease this amazing opportunity with both hands and make your future something to look forward to Leroy Smith - Adcorp Learning Solutions FALL IN LOVE WITH RPL work @ YOUR JOB AGAIN ......... 2 What does RPL mean for you? “Recognition of all learning, formal and informal that has deemed to have taken place against a formal qualification, which is formally assessed for credits or full qualification purposes”. Colette Atkinson - Adcorp Learning Solutions Developing Future Leaders - A note from Bonnie I sat thinking for some time now about So in closing I would like to plant a the important role you as Learners play seed for you to reflect on: within Quest. In saying this, I would like to take this opportunity in “The true meaning of life is expressing how vitally important each to plant trees, under whose and every leaner is to Quest, our Client shade you do not expect to but most of all to our Society. sit.” Nelson Henderson You have the world at your fingertips Quest Values speaks to supporting your and what an exciting journey it must be! success with your Learning Journey: You have the power to build a career through learning, acquiring skills and knowledge and who knows you might Care become our client or even better a CEO Partnerships of a company! Service Excellence Truth Currently LEARNING is one of the key Respect focus areas within our Government and Society recognises the importance of Best Regards each and every one of you, who will contribute to our Economy and South Bonnie Strydom Africa as a whole. and Quest Team WATCH THEM GROW – OUR GRADUATES: “For me it was absolutely great and never thought that studying would be something I wanted to do, but now it is. I will admit it was tough but worth it so to NQF 5 BRING IT ON. And thank you for the opportunity.” Stacey Ford – FNB Home Loans “The experience was a learning curve, education is also the key to success and I hope this will open other doors for me in the future” Mbali Ngwenya – FNB Home Loans
- 2. DATES TO DIARISE FNB BULK CASH BUS ADMIN NQF 4 Knowledge is Power; Empower yourself now By Lerrina Pungavanam If you are not yet registered The global breakdown on a learnership or an RPL amongst youth in programme then it is in your disadvantaged communities is best interest to embark on a creating a perfect storm for journey that includes additional revolutions to occur TRAINING DATES: If you are asking yourself … How can I take structured coaching sessions, around the world, so stop Group 1 responsibility for my own technical guidance and being a statistic and instead growth, what can I do to workplace experience which take back your power, after all provides a foundation for PRPL : 9 April 2011 change my circumstance? knowledge is power. Cluster 1: 17 May 2011 How can I make a you and a transfer of Cluster 2: 21 June 2011 change…. Then this read is learning. “There are two kinds of Cluster 3: 19 July 2011 for you…. statistics, the kind you look up The benefits as a learner are: and the kind you make up.” Group 2 South Africa is a developing to become certified, Don’t be another statistic economy and is considered competent, motivated and reported…Change starts with PRPL : 16 April 2011 the third strongest African employable instead of you...board the journey of Cluster 1: 11 May 2011 economy but is that possible waiting for employment and learning with us and reach Cluster 2: 15 June 2011 if we have 50% of our youth the first stage to lifelong new heights. Cluster 3: 13 July 2011 between the ages of 15 to 24 learning. Speak to your Project as neither educated or Co-ordinator today. Group 3 employed nor trained? Lerrina Pungavanam - PRPL : 21 April 2011 With six million people Adcorp Learning Solutions Cluster 1: 12 May 2011 unemployed and individuals Cluster 2: 14 June 2011 who come from FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR JOB AGAIN Cluster 3: 14 July 2011 disadvantaged backgrounds Remember the first day of Read the career advice or informal settlements, SUPPORT AVAILABLE: your job? You arrived early, articles in our online seldom have the opportunity brimming with ideas and library and learn how to to develop their skills which Email Support: excitement. stay motivated while contributes to a poor Leroys@adcorplearning.co.za building your career. economy…so how do we help@rpl.co.za Where did those feelings address this? go? Take a break. Get out of the office; you’ll get back Facebook Group: The answer is simple, http://www.facebook.com/page Overtime it’s easy to to the office with renewed embrace a learning journey s/Coach-Leroy-Smith- become complacent and get energy! with Adcorp Learning RPLWork/139433522797122 into stuck in rut. But do not solutions. Avoid being a fear; here are a few ways to Keep a gratitude statistic that contributes to fall in love with your job journal and write down unemployment, instead create “THOUGHTS ON RPL” again! something you are sustainable employment grateful for every day. which contributes to the Write your career „bucket “I would strongly encourage economy and enhances the anyone thinking of registering list,‟ a list of career goals So count your job as a skill sets amongst for an RPL to approach their you would like to achieve. blessing, nurture it and individuals. Take back your journey with determination, watch your career grow! power and empower yourself commitment & excitement. Declutter your desk and with knowledge and the What a privilege to have access desktop. This will increase - Article first appeared application thereof. your productivity. on Quest website to this learning process”. How you may ask? Learn something new. Bernadette Van Den Heever – You’ll have to work a little Adcorp Learning Solutions harder but you’ll never be bored again! Read more about our GM’s personal experience in our next edition.