Celebrating
the youth of the Wholesale and Retail Sector During the month of June, South Africa remembers
Management Development Programmes
the courage of the youth of 1976 for their contribution
The W&RSETA’s management development programmes
towards achieving a democratic South Africa that we live
have contributed to addressing leadership skills and providing
in today. It is a period for the W&RSETA to celebrate the
opportunities for young people to ascend to senior management
young people who have embraced the fruit of the struggle
positions in the sector. Young people who have completed the
against apartheid. We celebrate the young people who
International Leadership Development Programme and Retail
have completed or are currently participating in our
Management Development Programme have advanced their
programmes including learnerships, graduate programmes,
careers and are making significant strides in professionalising
management development programmes and those who
the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
have used these programmes to create employment for themselves and their communities. Learnerships These programmes have benefitted thousands of young people, providing them with skills to enter the job market. Through these programmes, some of the young people have become entrepreneurs.
Sihle Mkhuleseni From Trolley Packer to National General Manager at Boxer Superstores.
Mongezi Phalaza From Casual Worker to Store Manager at Boxer Stores.
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June 2020 Newsletter