Ambassadors training now available to public

Conference Link, a pioneer in Namibia’s meeting and events industry, is yet again at the forefront of development and direct growth in this country, with the introduction of a revolutionary training programme.

The Ambassadors and Visitors Training Programme which has been introduced in association with the University of Namibia’s Central Consultancy Bureau, in March 2009, is now for the first time being offered as a public course, making it available to individuals, aspiring businesspeople, entrepreneurs, small and large companies and anybody in need of a change in the way they have been doing things.

“The time has come when mediocrity and generalism are no longer being accepted as the norm. You need to stand out from the rest to make it out there,” said Marelise Serfontein, executive member of Conference Link at the launch of this new course.

The three day course basically trains people to become ambassadors by equipping them with the skills needed to communicate, plan and execute events effectively and efficiently and fully understand, master and implement their roles and responsibilities tactfully. The course is therefore extremely beneficial to anybody who deals with customers directly.

Apart from generating employment opportunities to unemployed and averaged skilled Namibians, the programme ultimately contributes to nation building and Vision 2030 by instilling a sense of pride in Namibians. It is therefore no wonder that there is currently a lot of interest from the private and public sector, as well as government, to become involved in this programme as a tool to build a proud nation.

“We believe the community has never been this optimistic and positive about the future,” continued Serfontein, “and we want to put this positive energy to good and constructive use in the country.”

In a recent study, the International Marketing Council in South Africa confirmed perceptions that there is a growing belief in the future among young people and that they are independent thinkers who don’t want to be burdened with negative attitudes of the past. They were found to be proud, confident, determined, passionate and excited to live in this time of change.

This also seems to be relevant to Namibia, as showcased at the National Youth Week Festival (NYWF) which took place in Keetmanshoop at earlier this year. The 3rd NYWF, convened by the National Youth Council, appropriately aimed to develop inherent abilities and capabilities of young people and to foster a sense of patriotism, unity, self-respect and awareness of educational and cultural prospects.

At this auspicious event, Conference Link’s Ambassadors and Visitors Training Programme trained 28 ambassadors with the capabilities to address every day’s challenges with vigour and energy. This brings the total number of students trained in this programme to more than 205. They are all part of Conference Link’s database of ambassadors to be used at events or for projects.

“We all have the responsibility to be ambassadors of our brand, our event, our company and ultimately our country,” concluded Serfontein when se urged the public to stand up and make a move in the right direction by enrolling for the Ambassadors and Visitors Training Programme.

A public course is planned for September 2010 as a three day course.  More details about the dates and venues will be communicated in the media and are available from Conference Link at Tel. (061) 251014.

The unique Ambassadors and Visitors Programme is but one of the many ventures that Conference Link has embarked on recently. Conference Link is proud to specialize in an array of innovative conference, project and event management solutions, using the latest technology and high quality expertise.