Reaping the benefits of POPIA Interview with Jackie Carroll, MD of Optimi Workplace By Charndré Emma Kippie
B
orn in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Jackie Carroll who
is the Managing Director of
Optimi Workplace, is passionate about adult education and training, sharing
knowledge and skills for adults to thrive and progress in the world of work.
Previously the Co-Founder of Media
Works, Jackie went on to work with the Optimi Group to empower individuals throughout South Africa through
learning solutions. Today, she holds
a Higher Diploma in Education and a
Bachelor of Arts (English and History) from Wits University.
Optimi Workplace provides workforce training and community education
material for corporates and the public sector. Media Works, a division of Optimi, is South Africa’s leading
provider of adult education and training. The Optimi Group provides accessible learning solutions that support every step of your learning journey. Optimi provides offerings in four divisions: Home,
Workplace, Classroom and College. Together, these divisions support more than 200 000 learners every year.