The Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards skills development initiatives.
The investment will specifically support The Capricorn Academy for School Leavers, a new programme under Bank Windhoek’s Young Talent Programme.
The Capricorn Academy is designed to equip promising young Namibian graduates with the necessary skills and experience to launch successful careers.
The programme targets 10 graduates from the 2023 Grade 12 class, offering them an intensive 18-month training and job placement programme.
“The Capricorn Academy for School Leavers is a crucial initiative aimed at empowering young graduates.By equipping them with valuable skills and industry experience, we hope to contribute to reducing youth unemployment and fostering a more skilled Namibian workforce.” said Executive Officer of the Capricorn Foundation, Marlize Horn.
She further explained that participants will gain exposure to various banking disciplines through comprehensive training delivered by Bank Windhoek professionals in Windhoek. Following successful completion, graduates will be placed in Bank Windhoek branches across Namibia, including Aranos, Karasburg, Oranjemund, Lüderitz, Opuwo, Oshifo, Katima Mulilo, Mariental, and Ondangwa.
The programme is open to graduates who obtained their Grade 12 certification in 2023 and meet the following qualifying criteria: Grade 12 with 25 points and have taken commercial subjects such as Mathematics, Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Business Studies or Entrepreneurship.
