Godlove: Most Likely to See the World

When Godlove joined Themba Training’s barista course in April, he was unemployed and unsure where his next opportunity would come from. His brother had completed the same training and found work, which encouraged Godlove to give it a try himself.

As the course progressed, Godlove grew in confidence. He was eager to learn, connected easily with others and took pride in what he was achieving. During his job-shadowing placements, he received excellent feedback for his hard work, friendly manner and willingness to take initiative.

He did so well that Themba Training invited him to work as a barista at events and step in when the regular barista was away. These opportunities gave him an income, practical experience and the confidence to take the next step towards employment.

That next step has taken him further than he first imagined. Godlove has secured a position on an international passenger cruise ship and is waiting to complete his paperwork before setting off. The skills he learnt, the experience he gained and the confidence he built through the training have helped him move from looking for work to preparing for an exciting new chapter.

“Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I never thought this would open a door to a job for me so quickly.”