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1.  DEVELOPING FUTURE ISSUE 1 VOLUME 1 YEAR 2011
LEADERS: ..................... 1
Editor’s note: As you now embark on your journey of
learning and self discovery, you are assured of our
 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER; unwavering determination to see you all succeed. We
EMPOWER YOURSELF
TODAY….. ..................... 2 hope that you cease this amazing opportunity with both
hands and make your future something to look forward to
Leroy Smith - Adcorp Learning Solutions
 FALL IN LOVE WITH
RPL work
@
YOUR JOB AGAIN ......... 2
What does RPL mean for you?
“Recognition of all learning, formal and informal that has deemed to have taken
place against a formal qualification, which is formally assessed for credits or full
qualification purposes”.
Colette Atkinson - Adcorp Learning Solutions
Developing Future Leaders
- A note from Bonnie
I sat thinking for some time now about So in closing I would like to plant a
the important role you as Learners play seed for you to reflect on:
within Quest. In saying this, I would
like to take this opportunity in “The true meaning of life is
expressing how vitally important each to plant trees, under whose
and every leaner is to Quest, our Client shade you do not expect to
but most of all to our Society. sit.” Nelson Henderson
You have the world at your fingertips Quest Values speaks to supporting your
and what an exciting journey it must be! success with your Learning Journey:
You have the power to build a career
through learning, acquiring skills and
knowledge and who knows you might
 Care
become our client or even better a CEO  Partnerships
of a company!  Service Excellence
 Truth
Currently LEARNING is one of the key  Respect
focus areas within our Government and
Society recognises the importance of Best Regards
each and every one of you, who will
contribute to our Economy and South Bonnie Strydom
Africa as a whole. and Quest Team
WATCH THEM GROW – OUR GRADUATES:
“For me it was absolutely great and never thought that studying would be something I wanted
to do, but now it is. I will admit it was tough but worth it so to NQF 5 BRING IT ON. And
thank you for the opportunity.” Stacey Ford – FNB Home Loans
“The experience was a learning curve, education is also the key to success and I hope this will
open other doors for me in the future” Mbali Ngwenya – FNB Home Loans

2. DATES TO DIARISE
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ADMIN NQF 4
Knowledge is Power;
Empower yourself now
By Lerrina Pungavanam
If you are not yet registered The global breakdown
on a learnership or an RPL amongst youth in
programme then it is in your disadvantaged communities is
best interest to embark on a creating a perfect storm for
journey that includes additional revolutions to occur TRAINING DATES:
If you are asking yourself …
How can I take structured coaching sessions, around the world, so stop
Group 1
responsibility for my own technical guidance and being a statistic and instead
growth, what can I do to workplace experience which take back your power, after all
provides a foundation for PRPL : 9 April 2011
change my circumstance? knowledge is power.
Cluster 1: 17 May 2011
How can I make a you and a transfer of
Cluster 2: 21 June 2011
change…. Then this read is learning. “There are two kinds of
Cluster 3: 19 July 2011
for you…. statistics, the kind you look up
The benefits as a learner are: and the kind you make up.”
Group 2
South Africa is a developing to become certified, Don’t be another statistic
economy and is considered competent, motivated and reported…Change starts with
PRPL : 16 April 2011
the third strongest African employable instead of you...board the journey of
Cluster 1: 11 May 2011
economy but is that possible waiting for employment and learning with us and reach
Cluster 2: 15 June 2011
if we have 50% of our youth the first stage to lifelong new heights.
Cluster 3: 13 July 2011
between the ages of 15 to 24 learning. Speak to your Project
as neither educated or Co-ordinator today.
Group 3
employed nor trained?
Lerrina Pungavanam -
PRPL : 21 April 2011
With six million people Adcorp Learning Solutions
Cluster 1: 12 May 2011
unemployed and individuals Cluster 2: 14 June 2011
who come from FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR JOB AGAIN Cluster 3: 14 July 2011
disadvantaged backgrounds
Remember the first day of Read the career advice
or informal settlements, SUPPORT AVAILABLE:
your job? You arrived early, articles in our online
seldom have the opportunity
brimming with ideas and library and learn how to
to develop their skills which Email Support:
excitement. stay motivated while
contributes to a poor Leroys@adcorplearning.co.za
building your career.
economy…so how do we help@rpl.co.za
Where did those feelings
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into stuck in rut. But do not
solutions. Avoid being a
fear; here are a few ways to Keep a gratitude
statistic that contributes to
fall in love with your job journal and write down
unemployment, instead create “THOUGHTS ON RPL”
again! something you are
sustainable employment
grateful for every day.
which contributes to the
Write your career „bucket “I would strongly encourage
economy and enhances the anyone thinking of registering
list,‟ a list of career goals So count your job as a
skill sets amongst for an RPL to approach their
you would like to achieve. blessing, nurture it and
individuals. Take back your journey with determination,
watch your career grow!
power and empower yourself commitment & excitement.
Declutter your desk and
with knowledge and the What a privilege to have access
desktop. This will increase - Article first appeared
application thereof.
your productivity. on Quest website to this learning process”.
How you may ask?
Learn something new. Bernadette Van Den Heever –
You’ll have to work a little Adcorp Learning Solutions
harder but you’ll never be
bored again! Read more about our GM’s
personal experience in our next
edition.