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How a Short Course Helped Me Find Work
Sipho Mthembu
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Learning something new can change what happens next in your life. At Ekasi Learn Hub, many of our learners started with one short course on a phone and ended up with a certificate and a first interview.
The secret is small steps. Pick one course, set aside twenty minutes a day and keep going.
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. Malcolm XOur tutors in Khayelitsha are always a WhatsApp message away if you get stuck. Start with a free course, see how it feels, then choose your next step.
How to build your skills step by step
Start with one skill that can earn you money or help you at work, like Excel, English or a simple website. Study in short sessions, write down what you learn and practise the same day. Ask your tutor when something is unclear. Small habits, kept up each week, add up faster than long nights before a deadline.
What learning can do for you
A finished course gives you a certificate, but it also gives you confidence. Many learners in Khayelitsha have found part-time work, started a small business or helped their children with homework after completing a course. Learning close to home, at a price you can manage, makes that first step easier.
Zanele Mahlangu
I really enjoyed this post. Very helpful article! I am sharing it with the other teachers at our school in Khayelitsha today.
Chloe Petersen
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad the post was helpful to you. Your support means a lot to our team.
Priya Naidoo
Very useful post. The tips on planning online lessons are practical and easy to follow. Teachers at our school will definitely try them this term.
Ayanda Qwabe
Good advice for learners and teachers. I like how simple the steps are, especially for people studying on a phone with little data. Well done!