# Join the Allan & Gill Gray Makers StartUp Academy: Fully Funded Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

 

Are you or someone you know passionate about pursuing a career in the **Plumbing or Electrical trades**? The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy is looking for talented, ambitious youth from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo to join their **fully funded 8-month incubation programme** in 2025.  

This life-changing opportunity is designed for young artisan entrepreneurs eager to gain the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to launch and grow their own businesses.  

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## **Programme Overview**  

### **What’s in it for you?**  

Participants will receive:  

- **Comprehensive training** in key areas like business management, financial literacy, marketing, branding, and personal development.  

- Access to **mentorship, business advisory services, and expert coaches**.  

- **Support in accessing markets** to secure initial sales.  

- Lifelong guidance as a graduate of the programme.  

### **Key Details**  

- **Programme Start Date**: May 2025  

- **Duration**: 8 months, full-time, in-person  

- **Costs**: Fully funded, including a **transport allowance**  

- All you need to bring is your **time, commitment, and energy**!  

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## **Why Apply?**  

This isn’t just another training programme. The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy offers a **transformational journey** for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs. Whether you're passionate about plumbing or electrical work, this programme equips you with the tools to build a sustainable business and thrive in today’s market.  

Benefits include:  

- Learning how to market and sell your services.  

- Networking with peers and industry leaders.  

- Gaining confidence through personal mastery training.  

- Achieving your entrepreneurial dreams with lifelong support.  

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## **How to Apply**  

Find the application link for your province below:  

- **Mpumalanga**: [Apply Here]()  

- **Gauteng**: [Apply Here]()  

- **KwaZulu-Natal**: [Apply Here]()  

- **Eastern Cape**: [Apply Here]()  

- **Limpopo**: [Apply Here]()  

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## **Help Spread the Word**  

We need your help to connect **50 youth per province** with this incredible opportunity. Please share this initiative with:  

- **NGOs**  

- **TVET colleges**  

- **Community leaders**  

- **Youth organizations**  

- **Church groups**  

Together, we can empower young people to build careers and businesses that transform their futures.  

Let’s create a brighter tomorrow for aspiring artisans across South Africa!  

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- Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy  

- Artisan training programme 2025  

- Fully funded business training  

- Plumbing and electrical entrepreneurship  

- Youth opportunities South Africa  

- TVET college opportunities  

- Business mentorship for artisans  

- Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape programmes  

- Entrepreneurial training South Africa  

Share this post widely and help us create life-changing opportunities for South African youth!