Mshtarii Investments has launched 5 new platforms across a wide range of industries, with aims to empower graduate interns to participate in their Mshtarii Software Development Academy. The Mshtarii Academy offers two Seta accredited courses- end user computing and software development. The company hires the services of newly graduates from; Durban University of Technology (DUT) and Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT).
Richard Hall Mshtarii’s director believes that the Academy will be hugely beneficial for both employers and students. He further explained that there is great benefit for graduates on the job, with experiences that puts them in a stronger position to find employment with their newly acquired skills and knowledge. Employers on the other hand can identify and nurture future employees that are not only adequately qualified and ready for work, but will also contribute to bringing the country’s unemployment rate down.
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Nombulelo Ndlovu said, “Finding an organisation with a focused strategy on the growth and development of graduates has been a privilege. I have learnt essential skills and gained knowledge far beyond what the classroom taught me. I am grateful to have stepped into the corporate world with a company that unearths our full potential.”
Graphic design graduate, Phumlani Mthembu said, “The internship has been a very good learning experience and my design skills have been improved drastically. Through the mentorship I have progressed far beyond where I was a year ago through real-world work experience.”
Information technology graduate, Gizelle Naidoo said, “I’ve broadened my field of web designing, gained experience and learnt much more about my specific field. The exposure of meeting and working with much more experienced developers and web designers has helped me gain more knowledge and experience.”
The Director Richard Hall also said that the academy has its sights set on other sectors including Public Relations (PR) and communications. “This is only the beginning,” he says “With the rapid technological advancements happening by the minute, it’s imperative that our graduates are up to speed so that they can enhance their skills and find work in their industries as soon as possible.”
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