CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MICRO-QUALIFICATION IN ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING A SMALL SEAFOOD BUSINESS
Applications are invited from suitable Kiritimati (Christmas Island), based Kiribati nationals from the fisheries sector, such as small-scale seafood businesses, entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, arts and craft, ocean artisans, seafood market vendors, fishers, and seafood sellers to undertake the above course at the University of the South Pacific (USP), Pacific TAFE.
The USP Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership Programme (PEUMP) is providing scholarships to 20 eligible candidates. The course will be offered face-to-face from 19 – 23 February 2024 in Kiritimati, Kiribati.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This micro-qualification focuses on the fundamentals of establishing and operating a small seafood business, business models and business plans, marketing strategies, basic accounting, records and operational management, legislative requirements for business establishment and ongoing compliance. It will assist Pacific Islanders to operate their businesses successfully and help entrepreneurs to establish a new business.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A holder of this micro-qualification will be equipped with key skills that are required to work in small-scale seafood businesses, in small and medium enterprises, or as entrepreneurs, market or roadside vendors and seafood sellers. The programme is divided into 3 modules:
Module 1: Marketing environment of a seafood business
Module 2: Formulation of strategies in setting up/improving/expanding a seafood business
Module 3: Development of business plans
ELIGIBILITY/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
1. Satisfactorily completed Year 12 level of education or equivalent;
2. A good command of English reading and writing skills, including basic numeracy skills.
3. Be engaged in a small seafood business or planning to start a small seafood business
4. Any special case where the above requirements are not met can be approved by the Director or nominee on case by case basis
WORKSHOP DATE:
19 – 23 February 2024
WHAT IS COVERED:
Tuition fees and daily transportation allowance to and from training venue for selected participants.
Refreshments will be provided for the training days
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 January 2024