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Opportunity knocks for budding entrepreneurs

Staff Reporter|Published

Raymond Ackerman

Applications for the Raymond Ackerman Academy Entrepreneurial Development programme, which offers budding entrepreneurs the chance to develop their skills, close on Friday February 10.

The six-month, full-time programme, which was established by Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman, is offered at no cost to students and is open to applicants aged 18 to 35 with a business idea or already running a business.

The programme is run through the University of Johannesburg’s Business School and is delivered online.

After graduating, students have the option to participate in a one-year mentoring programme.

Those who complete the programme and graduate will receive short-course certificates from the University of Johannesburg. To apply, call 011 559 5583 or email adminraa@uj.ac.za. More details can be found here.