Training and Capacity Building

LEAP provides strategic training and capacity building support to the business community and local government in an effort to create an enabling environment for multi-sectored approaches towards the economic development of Region 10. Such support will not only improve the economic skill base of the region, but will enhance the capacity of the various stakeholders to sustain the job creation measures undertaken by LEAP.

Target Groups
• Entrepreneurs requiring skills training in relation to new or extended businesses.
• Employees requiring skills training.
• School leavers requiring skills training appropriate to employment.
• Adults requiring skills training appropriate to employment.
• Business and financial managers
• Local government organisations (The Town Council, the RDC, Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations)
• Community Based Organisations

Elements of Training Input
• Needs assessment of organizational and agency capacity for economic planning and management.
• Training to build capacity gaps.
• Sector specific training e.g. Manufacturing; Forestry; Tourism; Agriculture
• Needs assessment of employable and entrepreneurial skills.
• Training to impart employable and entrepreneurial skills.
• Training rooms with appropriate facilities
• Training of trainers