Introduction
The shortage of skills in South Africa has been identified as one of the greatest hindrances to economic growth targets. Coupled with this is the high unemployment rate in the country where more than two and a half million young people are not employed, not studying or on any form of work experience. This is also in line with global trends of unemployment. Stimulating the economy through effective skills development is therefore a viable and critical strategy.
Radio 101 intends to facilitate skills development in:
Radio 101 provides a wide range of services within broadcasting and digital media industry. Below is a list of the services we offer.
- National Certificate Radio Station Management
- National Certificate Radio Production
- Occupational Certificate Journalist
- National Certificate Interactive Media
The training courses that have been selected are in line with the growing need for effective radio broadcasting development and will meet the requirements of the National Skills Development Strategy, Enterprise Development, and Employment Equity. Our aim is to offer training that hangs on the pillars of:
VISION
To be a leading radio training and strategic driver of skills development.
MISSION
We offer cutting edge radio solution empowers broadcasters to deliver on their mandate.
VALUE FOR MONEY
The training process can be expensive in terms of time, when employees are out of the workplace for training; which translates into loss of productive working times and the financial implications. Being accredited and offering SETA approved programmes means companies have an opportunity to claim back some of their skills levies. But most importantly it means customers will receive value for money whilst acquiring critical skills.