It’s easy to daydream about a better future. It’s much harder to roll up your sleeves and find a practical way to help the next generation of Namibians succeed. Not only is this exactly what the members of The Commercial Advancement Training Scheme (CATS) did, but now they’re motivating other companies to do the same.
In 2005 two key issues plagued the Namibian business landscape. There were talented school leavers with no work experience and no funds for tertiary education. Companies needed to hire well-trained employees but skills development was not keeping up with business growth.
A group of forward-thinking companies came together and started brainstorming some solutions to these problems. Inspired by the training schools of Europe, they introduced the dual education system, CATS, to the Namibian business world.
Over the next 10 years, over 30 companies, ranging from small to industry-leading businesses, invested in this program. Not only did they help over 200 students build fulfilling careers, but they quickly saw a return on their investment.
Trainees are exposed to different departments and skills
These companies were able to hire skilled employees with valuable on-the-job training, join ranks with other formidable business leaders, uplift the skills of their current employees, and in a tangible way show their commitment to building a strong Namibian economy.
So how can you join this list of respected companies that keep working with the CATS programme, year after year, thanks to the real-world value and success it provides them?
There are two ways to get involved. The first is to become a more passive Associated Member or Affiliated Member. The second is to become an Active CATS Member who is practically involved in the training program and the benefits attached to it.
How to become an Active Member:
Sign up to be a CATS member
Decide how many students you are willing to train at your facility
Choose your trainees from a preselected list of accepted students
Get help and guidance from CATS as you implement this training program
Get the option of permanently hiring these skilled trainees after 2 years
So if you’re interested in helping your business, as well as the Namibian economy grow, read more here: https://www.catsnamibia.org/member-companies
Sign up today to become a CATS Member: https://v5digital.typeform.com/cats-members