Gaining hands-on experience and practical skills can truly be the key to unlocking exciting career opportunities. That’s where Drake Training Academy comes into play, offering a variety of learnerships aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment.

Whether you’re a fresh school leaver, an unemployed young adult, or someone eager to upskill and switch career paths, applying for a learnership with Drake Training Academy could be your first step toward a brighter future.

What is a Learnership?
A learnership is a structured learning program that blends theoretical classroom education with practical on-the-job experience. Registered with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) in South Africa, these learnerships lead to a nationally recognized qualification.

They’re a fantastic way to develop skills, enhance employability, and help learners gain relevant industry experience—often with a stipend provided during the course.

Why Choose Drake Training Academy?
Drake Training Academy has built a solid reputation for quality training, strong industry partnerships, and a learner-focused approach. Here’s what makes them stand out:

– Accredited programs aligned with NQF levels
– Experienced facilitators who bring valuable industry insights
– A focus on both hard and soft skills development
– Placement support and job readiness training
– Partnerships with employers across various sectors

Whether you’re interested in business administration, contact center operations, IT, finance, or other fields, Drake offers a range of learnerships tailored to meet industry needs.

Who Can Apply?
Drake Training Academy learnerships are open to South African citizens who meet the following criteria:

– Aged between 18 and 35
– Currently unemployed
– Hold a Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification (depending on the learnership)
– Passionate about personal growth and committed to completing the program

Some learnerships may require specific subjects or prior knowledge, but Drake is there to guide you every step of the way.

Available Training Programs:

  • General Management Level 3
  • General Management Level 4
  • General Management Level 5
  • Project Management Level 4
  • Starting a Business Level 2
  • Business Admin Level 2
  • Starting a Business Level 4

Our Trainers:

Lynette Todkill

Lynette has spent 18 years developing people and managing talent.

Her background in HR and Training, along with her knowledge of psychology and how groups work, makes team building a central focus for her.

Kirsten John

Kirsten studied teaching English in other countries and took a trainer course. She then realized she wanted to learn more and gain experience in education and training.

She finished two training programs with the DTA and earned her General Management Level 3 certificate and her Business Admin trainer qualification. She thinks life should be about kindness and helping others.

Gillian Logiotis

Gillian is a skilled trainer and coach with experience in industries like cars, hotels, and education.

Lee-Anne Pattle, head of the Drake Training Academy, uses her 20+ years of education experience to guide her team. She has helped many global companies. She understands the details of different industries because she works with a wide range of clients. She is also a Skills Development Facilitator for five companies.

Dave Pattle is a lawyer in South Africa who knows a lot about labor law. He teaches at universities like Rhodes and Wits, sharing his real-world knowledge with students all over the country.

Roger Peters has grown his knowledge of teaching and applies it to education and training.

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