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NPO
B-BBEE LEVEL 1
Phakama
pah-kár-mah
To rise (Xhosa, Zulu)
Overview
In 2014, VWV established the Phakama Women's Academy, a non-profit ESG initiative to help young female jobseekers in the communications and marketing fields enter the world of work with knowledge, confidence and a spring in their step.
This year we’re proudly celebrating our tenth anniversary.
The door is open. Come on in!
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Programme highlights
The programme is full of practical knowledge, skills, and insights, which allow the girls to enter the job market properly equipped, motivated, and ready to impress.
Key skills include CV writing, interview techniques, setting career goals, money management,
and building a personal brand. They also learn soft skills like workplace etiquette,
work-life balance and a solid work ethic.
Modules

Module 1
The Power of Sisterhood
Building Bonds that
Empower
Module 3
Ready, Set, Work!
Tools for Thriving in the Job
Market
Module 5
Welcome to the World of Work
Navigating Your Career
Path
Module 2
Money Matters
Crafting Your Financial
Journey
Module 4
Unleash Your Brand
Crafting Your Unique
Identity
Module 6
Balancing Work and
Life Brilliance
Ensuring a Positive Work Experience

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