In the heart of the Eastern Cape, where hope often struggles against the tide of unemployment, Cornerstone Performance Solutions (CPS) is lighting a beacon of change with our Long-Term Insurance Advisor NQF5 Programme. This initiative isn’t just a qualification; it’s a lifeline, a bridge to a brighter future for our communities.

Imagine a region where financial wisdom flows freely, where every household has access to sound financial advice. This is the Eastern Cape we envision, and it starts with our first small Eastern Cape cohort of 13 determined individuals. These aren’t just students; they’re future pillars of their communities, each one a potential catalyst for economic transformation.

The Eastern Cape has long grappled with an unemployment rate that hovers around 41% – a stark reminder of the challenges we face. But within this statistic, we at CPS see not just numbers, but untapped potential, dreams waiting to be realised, and families yearning for financial stability.

Our programme is more than just training; it’s a 12-month journey of empowerment. We’re not just teaching financial concepts; we’re nurturing confidence, instilling hope, and building a network of support that extends far beyond the classroom. Each graduate becomes a torchbearer of financial literacy, illuminating paths out of poverty for countless others.

Picture the ripple effect: A newly qualified advisor helps a family create their first savings plan. That family, now financially secure, invests in their children’s education. Those children, armed with knowledge and opportunity, go on to create jobs and uplift others. This is the power of financial education – it’s generational change in action.

We’re deeply grateful to our partners, Old Mutual South Africa’s Black Distributors Trust, for sharing our vision and funding this cohort. Together, we’re not just addressing unemployment; we’re rewriting the economic story of the Eastern Cape, one advisor at a time.

To our 13 brave participants: You are more than students; you are the architects of change, the bearers of hope. Your journey with us is not just about personal growth; it’s about becoming a beacon of knowledge in your communities. The skills you gain here will empower you to guide others towards financial freedom, to be the trusted advisor that turns dreams into achievable goals.

And to the residents of the Eastern Cape: This programme is our promise to you. A promise of a future where financial advice is not a luxury, but a right. Where your aspirations are met with informed guidance, and where economic empowerment is within everyone’s reach.

At CPS, we believe that true change comes from within communities. Our Long-Term Insurance Advisor programme is planting seeds of financial wisdom that will grow into a forest of opportunity, shading the Eastern Cape from the harsh sun of economic hardship.

This is more than a training programme; it’s a movement. A movement towards financial inclusion, towards breaking the cycles of poverty, towards building a resilient and prosperous Eastern Cape. Every advisor we train is a step towards this vision, every life they touch is a victory against unemployment and financial uncertainty.

Join us in this journey of transformation. Whether you’re a potential student, a community leader, or a resident of the Eastern Cape, you have a role to play in this story of change. Together, we can turn the tide of unemployment, foster financial literacy, and build an Eastern Cape where economic opportunities flourish for all.

Are you a potential funder looking to make a real difference? Or perhaps a financial advisory company seeking to expand your impact? We invite you to be part of this transformative initiative. Email LulekaH@cps.co.za for more information on how you can contribute to this economic revolution in the Eastern Cape.

The future of the Eastern Cape is bright, and it starts with you. Let’s write this success story together, one financial advisor, one family, one community at a time.