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Altron celebrates graduation of 158 employees

28th June 2019

By: Natasha Odendaal

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Information and communication technology (ICT) giant Allied Electronics (Altron) is celebrating the graduation of 158 employees from various South African tertiary institutions in a programme facilitated by the Altron Bill Venter Academy.

Named after Altron’s founding father, Dr Bill Venter, the training academy is somewhat of a corporate university aimed at developing ever-evolving, critical skills for the company and industry, nurturing a culture of lifelong learning and catering for the further education requirements of all its employees.

“The academy exists to provide a pool of tech-savvy professionals who will not only close the skills gap but also employ creative solutions to current and future problems through innovative products and services,” explains Altron human capital group executive Dolores Mashishi.

The programme aims to develop skills and knowledge, enhance management and leadership competences and equip employees with the capabilities to respond effectively to current and future business challenges.

The 158 participating employees completed degrees, diplomas and certificates in programmes such as computer science, business administration, leadership and engineering.

The top student of the 2018 New Managers Development Programme, who was enrolled at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, was Altron Bytes Managed Solutions employee Tembisile Vilakazi.

The academy was founded in 2007 with the aim of sustaining and developing skills within Altron.

In partnership with both public and private higher education institutions in South Africa, the academy offers Altron employees an opportunity to study a wide range of programmes, including short learning and undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The curriculum, which is developed using input from the group’s business leaders, is aligned with management and leadership development, specialised and scarce ICT skills and customer service.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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