The landscape of learning and training for blue-collar jobs has been drastically changed by the pandemic over the past years. Companies had to adapt to mobility and financial restrictions, which resulted in the rapid emergence and evolution of online learning. However, the blue-collar jobs’ essence is about acquiring the necessary experience and practical skills, which can’t be attained online. Fortunately, there are still numerous training centers available in our area. And if you are traveling for training in Midrand, you’re in luck because By Bush Telegraph Lodge is less than 15 minutes away from most of the training facilities.
Training Centres and Academies around Midrand
As mentioned earlier, fortunately, there are a large number of training facilities that have survived the hardship caused by the pandemic, and now starting to thrive once again as the economy and corporate companies get back on their feet in the Midrand area.
These training centres in Midrand offer education and practical experience for a variety of blue-collar jobs, such as car mechanics, drone, helicopter, and aeroplane pilots, electricians, plumbers, construction workers, etc.
Car Dealership Training Facilities around Midrand
Due to the centralized location of Midrand halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria, there are several car dealership training facilities around Midrand available to enhance the knowledge of apprentices, mechanics, and even their sales team.
Some of these car dealership training centres are Mazda Training Centre Southern Africa in N1 Business Park, McCarthy Automotive Academy Midrand in Corporate Park South, Volkswagen Group Training Academy in Louwlardia, BMW Training Centre Midrand in Halfway House, The AA Technical College Midrand in Randjespark and Olifantsfontein Training Centre in Olifantsfontein but to name a few.
We offer budget accommodation near N1 Business Park, Corporate Park South, Louwlardia, and Randjespark close to these car dealership training centres.
For more information about our amenities and pricing head to our Suites and Services page.
Aviation/Flight Schools in the Midrand area
Midrand is blessed with the well-known, non-commercial Grand Central Airport, which offers great opportunities for aviation students to learn and gain flight experience during flight hours. Grand Central Airport is located in the heart of Midrand and therefore it is easily accessible from anywhere in the area. Therefore there are quite many aviation schools in the area that provide outstanding training. For example Aviation Training, Flight Training Services, Superior Pilot Services, Avcon Jet Services, Accolade Flying Wings which are all located at Grand Central Airport, and lastly SimuFlight in Corporate Park South.
Our guest house, By Bush Telegraph Lodge, is also situated in Midrand and happens to be about a 15-minute drive away from Grand Central Airport and a 5-minute drive away from Corporate Park South. So if you need accommodation near Grand Central Airport, just head over to our Suites page to find out about our room rates.
Technical Trade Skill, Engineering & Management Training Facilities around Midrand
There is a plethora of training facilities in Midrand that specializes in teaching technical trade skills, engineering, and even higher education. The technical training schools vary from air-conditioning/refrigeration, electrical engineering, and plumbing to construction trade skills. Similarly, management skills development ranges through finance, coaching, human resources, marketing, and many more in the Midrand area.
Some of the most recognized training facilities and academies are Shumani Training & HR Solutions, Thenga Training Academy, and Ifihlile Training Academy, of which all three are in Randjespark, Ikhwezelihle Training Institute at Halfway House, Renkalec Training Centre and Indlela Trade Test Centre which are both in Olifantsfontein, and lastly SM Training Centre and Midrand Training Academy of which are both Glen Austin.
Our affordable guest house accommodation is within close proximity to most of these training facilities in Midrand. Therefore if you are interested in making a reservation for a room, you can find out more about rates and amenities on our Suites and Services page.