Essential Job-Seeking Training

Your Journey Starts With The Right Skills

MSR links members to a variety of trainings and classes to help build confidence and prepare them for future opportunities. Access to these specific training interventions is determined by each member’s field of focus and current availability. These classes are delivered by MSR and through partnerships with central and local government, businesses, and interested individuals as part of our seven-step approach to job readiness.

 

All new participants receive:

  • Soft skills development
  • Communication skills
  • General workplace conduct
  • CV writing and interview skills
  • Orientation to the world of work

After completing this two-day program, they become MSR members.

01

Essential Skills for the World of Work

02

Basic English/English for the World of Work

03

FLI: Financial Literacy

04

Vocational Training

05

Mentoring

06

Employment, Re-Employment, Own Business

07

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Life Skills for the World of Work

This training covers soft skills for the workplace such as communication and negotiation skills, as well as the roles and responsibilities of an employee. Additionally, the class covers interview skills, and CV writing to best prepare members for entering the job market. This training is required for all members and offered directly by MSR.

Budget Wise, Save Wise, Spend Wise

This course focuses on developing the members’ skills and attitudes to spend their money wisely. This is very important because members may currently work as a day laborer and thus have an inconsistent income. This course was created by the Ministry of Finance and is required by MSR to obtain membership.

Computer Literacy

This course teaches the basics of using a computer providing an introduction to using a computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet, and E-mails. This course is offered by Katutura Community College.

Vocational Training

If members express interest in a particular trade that requires vocational training, MSR helps them pursue those careers by assisting with 90% of the cost. Some of the trainings members have taken include forklift operation, fashion design, and electrical installation. These courses are offered by KAYEC and a complete list can be found on their website.

First Aid Training

First aid training is offered to members who are interested in this certificate. Being in possession of such a certificate provided the members with a better chance to be taken up in the job market, especially in the Fishing and Mining industry.

English for the World of Work

Inadequate English language skills are one of the limiting factors that prevent many members from entering the formal labor market. To address this challenge, MSR has used funds received from the Namibian Literacy Trust to introduce a spoken English course, covering the basic requirements for the workplace.

Home Management

This course teaches cooking skills, cleaning skills, laundry skills, life skills, and nanny skills to women. This course is taught by Women at Work.

Education

Another limiting factor that prevents members from getting jobs is a lack of formal education. MSR assists members in getting a Grade 10-12 education through Namcol.