I-CAN MAKE-IT Youth Entrepreneurship Programme

Youth Entrepreneurs that participated in Design Thinking Programme


Aimee Alexia Petersen
Aimee Petersen
"The Design Thinking Youth Entrepreneurship Program helped boost my confidence in the environment of business adding a change of mindset of working towards and keeping the mindset positive for the future.Thank you to the I-CAN Centre for helping me improve my mindset".


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Avela Songezo Mngxekeza
Avela  Mngxekeza
"I learned to empathize with others, truly understand their needs, and identify innovative solutions that could address real-world challenges effectively. This shift in mindset not only helped me become a better problem solver but also made me more compassionate and understanding towards the struggles and aspirations of those around me".
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Carlo Scholtz
Carlo Scholtz
"I extend heartfelt gratitude to I-CAN Centre, Mr. Scholtz and the team for the transformative Design Thinking course.  Design Thinking has unlocked boundless possibilities, empowering me to drive impactful change and unleash my full potential. I wholeheartedly endorse the I-CAN Centre, who can make a lasting impact in our country and communities."

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Chantal Marang
Chantal Marang

"This program helped me to have a positive outlook on life, I'm growing into the habit of writing down goals and then going out to SHOW UP AND DO IT! I have really learned a lot from my experience and am so grateful that I-CAN Centre team are willing to put in the hours/work to reach out to young people in low income communities and to provide them with programs that can help to create better living conditions and make them more employable, while at the same time providing a place of escape, security, hope and possibilities".

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Charnelle Hillary Thomson
Charnelle Thomson

"Through the Design Thinking Programme I have had access to tools that I can use throughout my life. I now know how to solve complex issues using a step by step procedure and keeping the user as my core interest. I-CAN Centre, along with this programme, has made me realize I can use my skills to not only help people but create an income stream for myself. This programme exceeded my expectations and I will eternally grateful.Your dedication to fostering creativity and promoting a culture of design thinking is commendable".

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Cheslyn Baatjies
Cheslyn Baatjies

"Things moved so fast as I Can Make It, what is the difference from enrollment and achievement. At I-CAN Centre here it started Youth Entrepreneurship Development Design Thinking and Ysay - Innovative Solution the Establishment and Facilitator thank you as each one make the gift possible of seeing Design Thinking the way forward for Our new memory full of Believe in yourself.  I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it".


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Clementine Mvukwe
Clementine Mvukwe
"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the I-CAN Centre and the incredible Design Thinking program you offered. Participating in this program has had a profound impact on my way of thinking and has brought about significant positive changes in my life. The Design Thinking program challenged me to approach problems and situations in a completely new light. By encouraging a human-centric perspective".
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Deslynn Classen
Deslynn Classen

"The I-Can Centre definitely had a hand in developing me creatively, as a person. It enhanced my abilities to execute to do things to the best of my ability and it also allowed me to express myself in different ways. TheI-Can Centre offered me an opportunity to broaden and acquire knowledge, skills and experience that will benefit me as a person and as a business entrepreneur".

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Eathan Ngumeni
Eathan Ngumeni

"The Design Thinking Programme brought not only a new way of thinking but it brought new opportunity and improved skills. I look at the world differently today! Personally, this programme changed my life! With my skills and a design thinking mindset, I will achieve greatness as I have a tool that will push me forward towards my future".


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Eugenia Jones
Eugenia Jones

"The I-Can-Make-It Youth Entrepreneurship Design Thinking Programme has inspired me to become the BEST person I can possibly be. The Design Thinking Methodology has broadened my thinking ability. We tackled many social-economic issues that we face daily by using Design Thinking Methodology to solve the problems as class activities. It has really helped each one of us to work in groups wonderfully".

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Janique Johnson
Janique Johnson

"A special thanks to the I-Can Centre for giving me this opportunity to help me upskill myself through the Design Thinking course. It opened my mind to think out of the box, to solve solutions as well as to give me steps to grow my own personal business. I am grateful for this opportunity and I would encourage anyone who is interested in doing this course within the future to go forward and embrace it as it will benefit you in the long run".

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Kamagelo Dondashe
Kamagelo Dondashe

"Let me take this opportunity to thank the I-CAN CENTRE for the design thinking course which helped me to identify, understand, and address the needs and pain points of my target customers on my business thank you very much for transforming my life. I cannot thank the I-CAN Centre enough for providing me with this life-changing experience".



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Kayla Agulhas
Kayla Agulhas
"The I-CAN Youth Entrepreneurship Program has provided an invaluable experience that has impacted me profoundly. The collaborative nature of the program ensured that we leveraged our collective strengths and diverse perspectives to create meaningful change that will benefit society for a lifetime. Thank you, I-CAN Centre, for this transformative experience!. I learned to appreciate the power of teamwork and how diverse talents can come together to create something truly remarkable".
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Ken Mathieu
Ken Mathieu
"The I-CAN Centre Design Thinking course helped me to think differently, creatively and provide me with a structure for problem solving and the experience informative and it was fun to meet other Entrepreneurs who are like minded as myself. Thank you Mr S' for introducing me to the I-Can Centre and for the opportunity that the course has exposed us to as well as the networks we were introduced to whom I will extend my services and offerings in the hope of growing my business".
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Khanyisa Vedala
Khanyisa Vedala
"The Design Thinking Programme at the I-CAN Centre gave me motivation . By working with others in life we can achieve a lot. Now I feel like I am the gold in my society Khayelitsha site B that can bring more than a change..as my vision is to bring bright light to those who need it. The impact of the Design Thinking program has extended beyond just my way of thinking. It has spilled over into my personal and professional life.I now approach every problem with a renewed sense of curiosity and determination, confident in my ability to find innovative solutions".

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Lutho Dolly Sotsaka
Lutho Sotsaka
"The Design Thinking Programme at I-Can Centre has provided me with tools and roadmap to help me become a successful entrepreneur in the future. Before I-Can Centre it seemed very impossible and exhausting to start a business but now I don't have that anxiety whenever I think of entrepreneurship because of I-Can Centre. The I-Can Centre also taught me all about teamwork and time management which is very important in every task or project".
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Luyolo Pondo
Luyolo Pondo
"The I-Can Youth Entrepreneurship programme has broadened my knowledge of business idea implementation. Youth Entrepreneurs are in demand in our societies and the Design Thinking Programme has helped me learn idea execution and business planning. I now look at things in a different perspective and our know now that our ideas can become goals. Thank you to our lecturer and to the I-Can Centre for making it possible to believe that I am able to turn ideas into reality".
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Mandilakhe Somdle (James)
Mandilakhe Somdle
"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the I-Can Centre and to Mr Scholtz for the opportunity to partake in the Design Thinking course. Through the course, I have learnt invaluable skills that I will utilise my entire life as an entrepreneur. I also developed meaningful connections with like minded people. Once again thank you to the I-Can Centre and Mr Scholz for changing my life".
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Michael Jose Williams
Michael Williams
"The I-CAN Centre's Design Thinking program really opened my mind to a different way of thinking when it comes to running or starting a business. It brought new thoughts on opportunities, looking at and experiencing something in a 'possibilities' light and enhanced my thinking to come up with a new vision and new dreams and alternative solutions".


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Revaldo Santho
Revaldo Santho
"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the I-CAN Centre and to Mr Scholtz for the opportunity to partake in the Design Thinking course. Through the course, I have learnt invaluable skills that I will utilise my entire life as an entrepreneur. I also developed meaningful connections with like minded people. Once again thank you to the I-Can Centre and Mr Scholz for changing my life".


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Seth
Seth Dowman
"The Design Thinking program helped me to develop many skills for my future as an Entrepreneur and as a Civil Engineer. I am grateful to the I-CAN-Centre for allowing me the opportunity to participate, for learning first hand from the CEO This was definitely more than 'just another course'. The theory and the practicals opened up my mind to creative, out of the box problem solving as the platform to get to a solution".

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Sibusiso Kubalo
Sibusiso Kubalo
"The I-CAN Youth Entrepreneurship Program has helped me a lot. With the design thinking that was introduced during the programme it has helped me to use a different approach with design thinking. The programme brought change in my life as i used the skill i learnt for my app ideas i had and i can tell that it is possible to bring my vision to reality. Thank you I-CAN Centre for the opportunity and skill you gave me from this experience".


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Simthembile Kleinbooi
Simthembile Kleinbooi
"The I-CAN Youth Entrepreneurship Program has helped me a lot. The Design Thinking methodology that was introduced during the programme now supports me to use a different approach with Design Thinking as the basis for my new creative but structured way of thinking about challenges and solutions. The Programme brought change in my life as I use the skill learnt for my APP ideas and can tell that it is possible to bring my vision to reality".

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Sisiphiwo Maqelana
Sisiphiwo Maqelana
"I gained confidence in my abilities to think outside the box and explore unconventional ideas. The iterative process of ideation, prototyping, and testing not only improved my problem-solving skills but also taught me the value of learning from failures and embracing them as opportunities for growth. Moreover, the diverse group of participants in the program exposed me to various perspectives and viewpoints".


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Tawanda Madziya
Tawanda Madziya
"The Design Thinking Program played a major role in bringing me closer to achieving my business. During the program, our amazing facilitators taught us from scratch how to build and maintain a successful business as well as using certain approaches that benefit me in my daily life. I am grateful to our facilitator and most of all I am grateful to Mr Scholtz who paved a path of success for us and everyone on the team and for that I will forever be grateful as he made it possible through offering us the opportunity to participate on this course".
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Vuyo Nksosiphantsi
Vuyo Nksosiphantsi
"I-Can Make It Youth Entrepreneurship program provided me with that one precious, wonderful opportunity that one always longs for to unleash one's potential. It has refreshed my hope as it has proven on many occasions to be an initiative that builds up and improves lives especially to benefit the youth as it highlights how to be innovative in finding solutions for youth problems. God always has a plan and therefore I know that through having completed this programme, a lot of greatness is still to come and the Programme has given me the tools to contribute my voice and what I do as an entrepreneur to create and compliment real, visible change".
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Athenkosi Bomvana
Athenkosi Bomvana
"The I-CAN Youth Entrepreneurship Program has made me feel that I am an ‘entire ocean’ and not a drop in the water. The programme has equipped me with a Design Thinking mindset and skills and improved my team-work skills so that I now understand that I must be part of a network that can solve challenge in community life. Thank you, I-CAN Centre, for the tools of impact. Throughout the program, the hands-on activities, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative projects allowed me to explore my creativity freely".
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