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When the students complete the course, I stay in touch with them and follow up, I remain involved in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe programme is beneficial because it opens doors to future learnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Diemen said the programme concludes with an incubation phase where participants design and develop their own products, encouraging creativity and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said students come from across Cape Town, including Manenberg, Hanover Park, Bonteheuwel, Langa and Nyanga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThroughout the programme, students gain hands-on experience in product development, pricing strategies, marketing, and entrepreneurial thinking, equipping them with the skills to turn their creativity into careers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Diemen said through partnerships with businesses, some students are placed in learnership programmes to gain practical experience and earn a stipend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-life-changing-experience\">Life-changing experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Thebakazi Sigwadi (20) from Langa, the course was a life-changing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wanted to further my studies but unfortunately due to circumstances I could not. 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