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CoachLab@JCSE 2010

If you are an ICT graduate considering taking a postgraduate course in 2011 and would like to gain some practical experience while you study, the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) invites you to join its:

The CoachLab^TMis a 9 month leadership development program, which aims to instill the principals of value-added innovation and entrepreneurship in all participants through mentorship by the project sponsors.  At The Innovation Hub®, the CoachLab students are in constant contact with entrepreneurs from various business start-ups, allowing access to a vast knowledge base in a synergistic entrepreneurial, learning environment.

In 2010, the CoachLab@JCSE has grown from six to ten postgraduate students and from two sponsors to four.

Meet the students of CoachLab@JCSE 2010

Mazisi (Fano) Ntombela
"Enjoy your childhood cause from there onwards its work. It's amazing how we all relate to one another when we speak about the best times we had while growing up. So let it be the same for work. Give your best, and enjoy giving your best whether you are working or playing."

Johann Jungbauer
"I'm a role-playing, tabletop gaming geek with a more than passing interest in scenario paintball. My more formal interests include telecommunications and software development. I am currently studying a M.Sc.(Eng)(Elec)(Telecommunications) at Wits University. This year at CoachLab looks to be an interesting one and I look forward to its challenges." 

Samuel Mtsweni
"I am currently studying my Btech in Information Technlogy Management at University of Johannesburg. My interests are Database Administration, Project Management and Software Developing. It is a great opportunity for me to be part of CoachLab@JCSE."

Dikole Tau
"I'm a 21 year old student from the University of Johannesburg, currently studying towards a BSc (Hons) IT degree with a particular interest in Service Oriented type of Architectures. I enjoy, amongst other things, chilling with people that like talking crazy!

Lesego Jonas
"I am currently studying Bcom IT management honours at UJ. I am passionate about IT because IT has become part of our daily lives and is an environment with opportunity for growth and thinking out of the box. Im also involved in community service. I see myself as a business analyst and advancing my career into IT project management."

Fulufhelo (Fulu) Sumbana
"I am guy who is passionate about back pack travelling to explore the world and its wonders. I am kind, friendly and like meeting people. I like putting smiles on people's faces and will do anything to give back to the community. I enjoy working with people and learning from those who know better than me. I believe that anything is possible so if you want something, work for it or be patient. What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger."

Refilwe Mekgoe
"I am a simple young lady who doesn't mind making new friends and always keeps it real. I looove people a lot and am always interested in learning new things about them,and my surroundings. I realise that I learn a lot about myself through them.I am looking forward to the coachlab experience and am hoping to learn more about my desired field of business analysis."

Kelebogile Mono
"I am reserved and crazy at times. I ooze with a sense of humour-i laugh @ my jokes! I love being around people who are happy and at ease with themselves and I am a firm believer in giving and sharing. I always try to make every day my best day!"

Xoliswa Ngxanga
"I am fun, energetic and I love trying and learning new things. I love working with people especially children and people who are free spirited. I am creative and I believe that there is no limit to what I can achieve.

Lutendo Gandamipfa
" I am currently doing honours in computer science at the university of Witwatersrand. I am a very friendly guy. I enjoy making new friends every day, but if you want to be my friend you should know a thing or two about football and video games because that's an everyday topic." 

WANT TO JOIN IN 2011? - PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE 

When you join CoachLab^TM, you are enrolled on a unique 9 month Leadership Development Programme that effectively bridges the gap that exists between the academic- and business milieu. You will be developed into a leader in your field, as you participate in stimulating action-learning projects where you are given real challenges within the actual workplace, while being encouraged to apply innovative thinking to deliver solutions that truly add value. 

Here's what CoachLab^TM offers you:

• You work from 08:00 to 13:00, March to November and earn a salary
• You receive a non-binding bursary up to R10 000
• You get to work on real projects that originate from leading companies in industry
• These projects are practical and aimed at teaching you soft skills and core competencies for functioning effectively in the work place, while developing you as a leader. A degree on its own, can never do that
• You are encouraged to come up with innovative solutions to address existing objectives or issues within these companies, whilst enjoying the benefit of brainstorming with like-minded, vibrant and entrepreneurial individuals
• You have the wonderful privilege that you may play around with your thoughts, and execute your ideas through trial and error
• You rub shoulders with the movers and shakers, the entrepreneurs and business leaders of commerce
• You have a supportive network to guide you along your path to success, while developing your technical- and business skills
• Possible but not guaranteed employment at the end of the programme

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Post-graduates in ICT and/or electronic engineering (Hons, BTech, Masters, PhD)
• You must show leadership potential
• You must be registered for a post-grad degree
• You must be studying at one of the partnering institutions
• You must not have other work nor bursary commitments
• You must pass all academic subjects

APPLICATION

You must be enrolled for a PostGraduate course at University of the Witwatersrand or University of Johannesburg. 

Complete the APPLICATION FORM

Please email completed application form to info@JCSE.org.za or fax to 086 553 7128.

For More information....

Navigate to http://www.coachlab.co.za/ to find out more about how the CoachLab operates.

If you have any questions, please contact Annlize Marnewick on 011 717 6390 or e-mail annlize@jcse.org.za

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