The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy is a fully funded 8-month incubation programme for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs in the Plumbing and Electrical trades. Program participants will receive business training and support to start their businesses. The programme will be full-time and in-person, starting on 15th April 2024. The StartUp Academy is funded by Allan Gray Makers. This means that all programme costs are covered, including a basic Transport allowance and all you're expected to contribute is your commitment, your time, and your energy!
About Allan Gray Makers
The seed of the Allan Gray Makers programme was first planted in 2018 when the trustees’ ideas about entrepreneurship in Africa gravitated towards technical and vocational trades. At that time, an intervention in the vocation space did not exist in any of the Gray entities and so the Allan Gray Makers programme was born as a pilot project. The aim of the pilot was to prove models that work in this new vocational and technical context in South Africa to accelerate entrepreneurship and create jobs. After experimenting with different models, the pilot would be scaled across the country and ... read more
Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy
| Application Deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Allan Gray Makers |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy
- Training in Entrepreneurial Mindset, New Venture Creation, Marketing and Sales, Business Management, Financial Management, Branding, E-skills for business and Personal Mastery.
- Opportunities to work in teams and network with other businesses.
- Access to Personal Mentorship, Business Shadowing, Industry-Expert Coaches and Business Advisory.
- Access to markets with a focus on making your first sale.
- Access to Office Space.
- Support to start your business and to write your Trade test
- Graduates have access to life-long support.
Requirements for Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Qualification
You can apply if you are:
- Age: 18-34 Must be a South African citizen or hold a permanent residence status.
- Must have completed a relevant learning programme in the Plumbing or Electrical Trades with N6 and 18 months apprenticeship.
- Must qualify to take a trade test (having a trade test certificate is advantageous)
- Location: Gauteng (Johannesburg City, Ekurhuleni City, Mogale City and Ruimsig), Mpumalanga (Gert Sibanda Municipality) Kwa-Zulu Natal (Ethekwini District) and Eastern Cape (Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan) Industry: Plumbing & Electrical.
- Intentions: Desire to start their own business.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy
Timeline
- Applications close at midnight on 31 January 2024
- If you experience any problems, or have any questions regarding this application form or selection process, please contact the StartUp Academy Selection Team on: Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline
January 31, 2024How to Apply
For more details, visit Allan Gray Makers website.
