GROW Leadership Academy

 The GROW Leadership Academy offers young people aged 18 – 25 with an extensive programme in community development, government, entrepreneurship, Digital Technology, social innovation and leadership. This offering is in partnership with founding members Given Gain, WooThemes, Silulo Technologies, GetSmarter and Web Growth. The GROW Leadership Academy also provides the young people with an opportunity for an internship and to start their own innovative businesses. The programme is currently being co-funded by USAID and DG Murray Trust.

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Summer Bootcamp Week 3

It’s January 2013 and  Week 3 of the Summer Bootcamp is marching our way. The guys over at Woothemes will have their part to play in this battlefield to assist our participants to conquer Wordpress.

Week three is happening from the 7th – 11th January 2013 at the RLabs space in Cape Town.

Summer Bootcamp 2012

We look forward to seeing our graduates early in December as we kick off  the 6 Phase Bootcamp.

In week two  we will be focusing on Social Media & The RLabs team has exciting activities in-store for the graduates and it will be a week to remember.

HINT: Expect a different theme for each day

Week two is happening from the 10th – 14st December 2012 at the RLabs space in Cape Town.

Creating Digital Artisans

Before Web 2.0, high school graduates would either enter into tertiary education or take up an artisan trade. Today, with the innovations of social media, apps and content management platforms like WordPress, school leavers can find jobs building the world around them, not with bricks and cement, but out of clicks and content. Much like traditional artisans such as electricians and mechanical technicians, training is a combination of theory and practical instruction under the guidance of an expert. The GROW Academy recreates this environment through boot camps that cover theory lead by an industry expert. Students are then given an opportunity to practice their skills on the Internet under guidance.

Refresher BootCamp 2012

Bootcamp on the move.

We are thrilled to announce that we are moving toward the 6 Phase Bootcamp which will run over a period of 6 weeks. This Bootcamp is aimed at all past graduates who are interested in being apart of a more intense digital experience.

Week One of the 6 Phase Bootcamp is an introduction to the 6 Phase Bootcamp. Week One is happening from the 17th – 21st September 2012 at the Rlabs space in Cape Town.

Please note that you have to be prepared to commit to all 6 weeks of the Bootcamp. These are the dates:

Week One: 17 – 21 September 2012

Week Two: 10 – 14 December 2012

Week Three: 7 – 11 January 2013

Week Four: 14 – 18 January 2013

Week Five: 21 – 25 January 2013

Week Six: 28 January – 1 February 2013

It is important to note that unfortunately we will only be accepting 20 applicants therefore don’t delay APPLY NOW!! as the closing date is 7 September 2012.

Click here to apply –> Application Form

Internship Programme

Graduates from the GROW Academy Boot Camp are offered the opportunity to practically apply the skills they’ve learned as interns, hosted by local non-profit organisations. This is a great opportunity for them to apply their skills in social media, web design, SEO and crowdraising, in a practical environment. These non-profit organisations are all based in the greater Cape Town area and will act as hosts and mentors during the Internship Programme. Completing an internship not only gives a person practical experience, but also increases their appeal to future employers.

To apply click here

GROW 2012 Winter Bootcamp is here

We are excited to announce that the GROW 2012 Winter Bootcamp is here! The bootcamp is aimed at school leavers and the unemployed who are passionate about everything digital. The bootcamp will take place 9 – 13 July 2012 at the RLabs space in Cape Town.  For  more information you can contact: info@grow.org.za

Boot Camp 2012

The first Boot Camp for 2012 took place from 9-13 January at GivenGain’s premises in Stellenbosch. 20 recruits from Stellenbosch, Athlone and Khayelitsha were enrolled in the week-long program consisting of modules in Social Media, Web Design and Development, SEO, and Crowdraising. The aim of the Boot Camp programme is to provide a stepping-stone for school leavers and the digitally passionate unemployed to get back into the job market.

UCT Internet Super User Course and Business Writing Course

GetSmarter in collaboration with the The University of Cape Town and the GROW Academy, is pleased to offer a short course to the Boot Camp graduates after they have completed the five day training.

We want our GROW recruits to become highly skilled and accredited by outstanding international institutions – digital artisans building with ‘clicks’ instead of bricks.

GROW Boot Camp graduates will have the opportunity to take these courses for a nominal fee:

• Business Writing Course- make sure you register before 07 September 2012.
• Internet Super User Course will be offered in 2013.

Stay posted for more exciting learning opportunities!