CALTUS Institute Namibia

Caltus Institute Namibia organised a free Computer training for the unemployed youth of Tsumeb as way to impart skills and motivate them  during this time of COVID 19. The youth in Namibia and Tsumeb in particular are facing a rising challenges as a result of  unemployment, and disrupted education which has been made worse by the outbreak of Covid 19 pandemic. For this reason Caltus Institute Namibia realised that there is immediate need to give young people basic computer training due to the fact that computer skills are imperatively becoming a foundation to every career, due to the  worlds advancement in technology. This changing environment calls for a transformation in how young people must be thinking about learning and career advancement. Young people must “learn to learn” in order to develop the abilities required to gain new skills and adapt, which will help them start their own businesses if they are luck they can secure work opportunities because its not easy to get a job nowadays.  The computer training which some youths have already gone through has improved  their confidence very much because most of them came in the training without any knowledge of a computer system but after the training they were very happy that they can now operate computer and in addition this sets a foundation to any other career they may want to venture into. 

The answer to the above question is “YES”, but young people need to acquire entrepreneurial skills first in order to manage their small businesses profitably. Though entrepreneurship is the answer to youth unemployment, getting started in business is not a ‘walk in the park’. There are plenty of obstacles to overcome, which include: how to set up the business itself, drawing up the business plan, securing capital, and learning necessary book keeping  skills which are needed to manage the finances properly.  Caltus Institute Namibia in conjunction with other stakeholders is working hand in hand to cultivate the culture of entrepreneurial.  

The rapid technological advancement made over the past decade have transformed distance and online learning into an exciting study option for many students, both locally and internationally based. Caltus Institute Namibia offer students excellent and quality education, without the need to attend venue-based classes.

All distance learning students receive either printed study materials or electronic materials depending on their preference. Throughout the learning journey, academic support is only a click away. Lecturers are on hand on-line, zoom, whatssap or telephonically during office hours for support. Distance learning students have easy access to online library facilities, as well as access to online databases and an eBook library. Furthermore, distance students also have access to a range of other services in support of both academic success and general wellness.

 WHO SHOULD CONSIDER DISTANCE LEARNING?

Distance learning is suited to students who want to study from wherever they are, without having to attend classes in person at a venue. Other than the requirement to submit assessment tasks on time, distance learning offers the student flexibility to plan his/her own study schedule. This option is also ideal for working adults, mature learners, or for school-leavers who enjoy learning at their own pace, or who have other commitments to attend to during the day. Even though learning happens at a distance, the student has access to expert lecturers, study material and peer engagement, via the virtual learning environment.

DISTANCE OR ONLINE COURSES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING?

• Safety Management

• Business Administration

• Digital Business

• Entrepreneurship 

• Safety Management

• Environmental Management / Environmental Health Management

• Web Management and Graphic Designing

• Drafting (Autocad / ArchiCad)