Kathu Comes Alive: Training Portal's Open Days
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Kathu Comes Alive: Training Portal's Open Days

01 July 2025 3813

Welcome to Kathu Campus Open Day

On a frosty Northern Cape morning, we flung our doors wide and the town poured in, mugs steaming and curiosity high. Three Portals awaited: Learnership, Community (with our Justice Centre powered by PH Attorneys) and Student, each a gateway to fresh prospects. Community members collected their Adventure Stamp Cards and set out to collect eight stamps, earn prizes and write the first chapter of their new story.

Cinnamon pancakes, bottomless coffee and local playlists banished the Kathu cold. The vibe felt more like a Saturday market!

What went down

Kathu’s people showed grit. Despite breath‑clouding cold, over 400 adults queued for free pancakes and filter coffee before diving into taster sessions. A total of 301 people signed up instantly for micro‑courses in Time Management, Foundations of Teamwork, Conflict Management and the crowd‑pulling Introduction to AI. By dusk our printers had churned out 277 certificates, proof that momentum beats winter chill.

The chatter stretched beyond course content. Mine managers explored future talent pipelines, parents compared pathways for their teens, and job‑seekers traded digital‑skills hacks for stronger CVs.

301 enrolments
277 certificates
77 community bookings

Adventure stamp‑card challenge

Eight checkpoints turned wandering into a quest: register, attend a demo, visit the Justice Booth, follow our socials, capture a selfie and more. Completed cards dropped into a raffle for Bluetooth headphones, eco bottles and mobile‑data vouchers.

The Four Portals

Learnership Portal

Purpose:

  • SETA & QCTO‑accredited programmes
  • Monthly stipend - grow without debt
  • Mix of theory, practical and workplace

Businesses can:

  • Sponsor learners’ fees and stipends
  • Earn tax incentives
  • Nurture a local talent pipeline

Community Portal

Purpose:

  • Free CV clinics & job coaching
  • Short courses & digital library
  • Justice Centre for pro bono advice

Businesses can:

  • Donate devices or supplies
  • Partner to boost CSI impact

Student Portal

Purpose:

  • Paid courses from R3 000
  • Micro‑credentials to full quals
  • Timetables for working adults

Businesses can:

  • Hire the venue for training
  • Co‑create custom content
  • Sponsor learner seats

Justice Centre

Purpose:

  • Justice booth by PH Attorneys
  • Advice on contracts, labour rights & disputes
  • Confidential and free to the community

Businesses can:

  • Sponsor legal workshops for the Community with tax incentives
  • Collaborate on community legal outreach

Looking ahead

Kathu Open Day proved that when opportunity meets community, change accelerates. Whether you’re chasing your first qualification or scouting talent for your workforce, Training Portal’s doors remain open long after the banners come down.

If you’re ready to take the next step:
Students – Email learn@trainingportal.co.za
Businesses – Email info@trainingportal.co.za

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