Where do we offer the Remake programme?
The programme is available at our Cape Town branch only. We select up to 125 participants annually through our recruitment and shortlisting process.
Remake
Previously known as TradeUp. We help seamstresses start or grow their small businesses through their creativity, design and sewing skills. You will learn how to develop your product, how to design, create patterns and access new markets, grow your customer base, and most importantly increase the financial sustainability of your sewing business.
How does it work?
Application process
- Apply: To get started, complete the online application form for the region where you stay.
- Attend an Open Day: We review applications and invite shortlisted candidates to an Open Day. We take a number of people through an in-depth workshop, interview and selection process until we get to our final shortlist.
- Practical assessment: We review and invite shortlisted candidates to join us for a practical assessment.
- Attend a workshop: If you make it to the next round you will be invited to a workshop and selected candidates will be interviewed a second time.
The programme
- Your application is successful: If your application is successful you will sign an enterprise development agreement with TCB
- Start making and selling: You start or build your sewing business immediately. You can buy fabric and trims from TCB at discounted rates.
- Learn, grow and prosper: During the 12 months programme, you’ll be supported on your entrepreneurial journey by our team of trainers, coaches and mentors as well as a close network of other entrepreneurs. You will learn the theory and practice of running a sewing small business.
Who can apply
To qualify, you must:
- be a South African citizen
- over 25 years of age
- be unemployed
- have Grade 10 or higher qualification
- have basic sewing skills and experience
- be able to commit full-time (no learnerships or part-time studies)
- be black as defined by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) legislation (Black African, Coloured, Indian with SA Citizenship)
How to apply
Open Days will be announced via our Facebook page. Attend an Open Day for more information and to begin the interview process.
NB: The Remake programme is only available in Cape Town and there are only 3 intakes per year.
Applications Closed
Philiswa Nkomo
I always wanted to have my own business. I dreamed of being a
fashion designer and making clothes. I never studied sewing. I learned
everything on YouTube! I knew this was for me! TCB has taught me how
to maintain and sustain and manage a business. I’ve learnt money
management. This is what I needed to ensure that my clothing design
business is sustainable.My business is growing one step at a time. I can already see the
difference. I was feeling stuck. But now I am breathing again.”
