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Altech Academy, AYPC and Da Vinci

Altron Young Presidents Club launched its Leadership Development Programme on the 12th March at Da Vinci House in Modderfontein. The eleven students, their mentors and Altron Executives were treated to a light lunch followed by welcome speeches from Johan Klein, Robbie Venter and Derick Deyzel. It was heartening for the students having the Executives present and this reassured them that Management have a keen interest in their future development and future in the Group.

8 February 2010
Altech Academy goes to East Africa

We are proud to announce that we held our first training session in Kenya, Nairobi. A total of twelve students from Infocom, Swift Global and Kenya Data Networks attended the Project Management Programme. The programme was delivered by Da Vinci Institute. The programme was customised to meet the needs of the students and the business. Lectures were held from the 17th – 20th March with lectures scheduled to take place again in May. Students were welcomed onto the programme by Johan Klein (Altech Executive: HR & IR) and Professor Roy Marcus from Da Vinci.  

1 January 2010
Studies through Altech Academy by Shayne Mitchell

Dear Colleagues, I have had a few people approach me for information, advice etc. regarding studying through the Altech Academy. Based on this I collaborated with some of my fellow students to put together a short email. Obviously this is not the company's view, it is Our Take and should be seen in this context. We (first intake) started our Masters Degree (MSc) via Altech Academy early 2008 and if all goes to plan we should complete the degree early 2010. Therefore my comments below are really based on the Masters Degree program (MSc).

1 March 2009
Altech Academy Bursary Student Breakfast

On the 23rd January our twenty one bursary students attended a breakfast with Craig Venter, Johan Klein, Wessie van der Westhuizen, Johan Carstens, Andy Baker and Glenda Singh at the Melrose Arch Hotel. The aim of the session was for all the students to get acquainted with each other and with the Executives. Craig Venter did a presentation to the students in order for them to gain a deeper insight into the Altech Group.

23 January 2009
The Altech Academy student of the year

The 26th November 2008 marked the first annual ‘Altech Academy Student of the Year Award’ event in which recognition was given to top performing students, studying one of the Altech Academy courses.

26 November 2008
Excellence in Action

THE Altech Academy is one of the stars in Transformation Vision 2012's firmament. Launched late last year, the academy plays a central role in Altron's accelerated development programmes. In less than a year, the academy has made its presence felt. But don't take our word for it - here is what some of our students have to say:

1 July 2008
Ready, Set, Go....

Selling today is a lot more challenging than before. Companies have to work much harder at closing deals and keeping customers. With this in mind, the Altech Academy, in partnership with Da Vinci Institute, launched the Key Account Management Programme on Wednesday, 18 June 2008. The programme consists of four modules:

2 June 2008
The Altech Academy becomes a reality

After months of meticulous planning an educational institution is about to take shape which will provide skills development for Altech’s most precious resource: its people. The Altech Academy is to be officially launched in early November and will provide the employees of Altech with the chance to further their education and enhance their skills.

1 November 2007