HGA LEARN
BACKGROUND
National statistics indicate that a young person’s chances of finding employment are four times greater if they have gained work experience and improved further by having obtained a tertiary qualification. This is the impetus for our programme – the desire to address youth unemployment in our region.
HGA Learn creates opportunity for students undertaking a tertiary qualification in agriculture, to obtain the prerequisite in-service training needed for them to graduate. Thanks to the support of our commercial farming community and our partnership with Pannar Seed we placed our first students in 2018 and have been greatly encouraged by the success many have achieved once having obtained their qualifications.
SUCCESSES
164 students enrolled to date (51 % female) from 24 different tertiary institutions.
34 commercial farmers involved as host farmers.
Of our alumni, 70 % are currently employed, self-employed, completing another internship or studying further and of those employed, the majority have remained in the agricultural sector.
Several students have been offered full-time positions on the farms on which they obtained their training and have moved up the ranks to managerial roles on those farms. (Read about Walter Khumalo)
Others have achieved success in starting their own agri-businesses. (Read about Zikhona Bhantshi)
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO APPLY THESE ARE THE REQUIREMENTS:
The programme only caters for undergraduates studying towards a qualification in agriculture.
You will need to submit evidence that you have successfully completed your theory and qualify for the practical/in-service training component of your qualification e.g. a letter from your institution.
Students are placed on commercial farmers located across the Harry Gwala District Municipality in southern Kwa-Zulu Natal and is best suited to those who live in or near this region.
Download the student brochure below to learn more about HGA Learn.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BELOW:
Cover letter and profile photograph
CV
Complete academic record | statement of results (E.g. N4 - N6)
ID
Letter from your institution stating that you qualify to undertake your in-service training
Matric certificate (if applicable)
Reference letter/s from past or current employers
Any certificates you may have
Drivers license (if applicable)