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Centre for Entrepreneurial Training (CET)
CET previously the Village Skills Training Programme (VSTP) provides vocational courses geared towards small enterprise development. Its main aim is to create employment opportunities to all and consequently alleviate poverty. It provides training in the following courses:
The courses are offered on the RIIC campus for individuals. Decentralized training is provided on request to organized groups at the district levels. Each trainee is expected to undergo a 1 ½ hour basic business management training component per day alongside their skill training course for 4 weeks. These courses are offered at two levels, Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 courses are designed to introduce the skills while Level 2 courses take the trainee to an advanced level. The courses are of practical with little or no theory. They run from 4 to 9 weeks and a certificate is awarded upon successful completion.
Entry Qualifications
There are no entry qualifications. Interest in a specific course is the determining factor
Fees
CET is highly subsidized as it enhances attainment of government policies of poverty alleviation, among others. Trainees are charged enough to cover material costs. However, foreign students pay the entire fees.
Admission Procedure
Individual candidates and sponsoring organizations interested in registering for training in this programme may:
Submit applications to the:
Chief Extensions Officer CET,
Private Bag 11 Kanye,
Botswana, indicating preferred course of study.
Come in person to the CET office in Kanye (RIIC) for enquiries.
Call CET office on 5440 779 OR 5445000 or fax to 5440642.
Meet with RIIC Extension Officers in your region:
Maun - Tel: 6863190 Fax: 6800872
Palapye - Tel: 4920078 Fax: 4922934
Francistown - Tel: 2419754 Fax: 2419756
To register for a course candidates must pay a 50% deposit and clear the remaining balance on the commencement of the course. A non-refundable registration fee of P50.00 is required.
Purchase order payments must be received 30 days after the date of invoice.
Board and Lodge Facilities
CET offers subsidized shared boarding for a maximum of 42 people. Meals, also subsidized, are prepared for trainees in CET kitchen facilities.
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