{"id":535501,"date":"2024-05-07T14:49:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T12:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=535501"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:49:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T12:49:20","slug":"exclusive-look-inside-am-co-zas-new-headquarters-and-its-exciting-ambitious-academy-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/industrynews\/535501-exclusive-look-inside-am-co-zas-new-headquarters-and-its-exciting-ambitious-academy-initiative.html","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive look inside AM.CO.ZA\u2019s new headquarters and its exciting Ambitious Academy initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AM.CO.ZA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/635877\/am-co-za-reveals-new-headquarters-and-exciting-2023-business-plan\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=May+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>new headquarters<\/strong><\/a> are now complete, following the company\u2019s announcement towards the end of 2022 that is was expanding its operations in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>MyBroadband was invited by <a href=\"https:\/\/am.co.za\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=May+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AM.CO.ZA<\/strong><\/a> to see how the company operates at its upgraded premises, and we were thoroughly impressed by the growth the business is experiencing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/am.co.za\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=May+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about AM.CO.ZA.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Located in the East Rand, Gauteng, AM.CO.ZA\u2019s Sunnyrock Headquarters offer expanded warehouse space for improved operational efficiency and an area dedicated to repairing machinery.<\/p>\n<p>It also features an exciting addition to AM.CO.ZA\u2019s service offering \u2013 the Ambitious Academy.<\/p>\n<p>The Ambitious Academy is a new initiative aimed at helping those interested in learning about the signage industry to learn the skills they need to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe intend to give students real-world skills, the skills they need, and it&#8217;s what sets us apart,\u201d said AM.CO.ZA\u2019s Managing Director Eric Yin.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s what we really want to do, give people skills they can actually use in the business world.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_535505\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535505\" class=\"wp-image-535505 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture2.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The building (on the right) will serve as Ambitious Academy&#8217;s classroom.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Ambitious Academy<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ambitious.academy\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=May+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ambitious Academy<\/strong><\/a> will run from the Sunnyrock Headquarters, where AM.CO.ZA is currently renovating a building into a top-notch classroom equipped with a wide range of signage machinery.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ambitious.academy\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=May+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn more about Ambitious Academy.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will provide students with easy access to AM.CO.ZA\u2019s world-leading systems and a safe environment to learn and practice.<\/p>\n<p>The academy will also provide practical, hands-on training and demonstrations of solutions supplied by AM.CO.ZA to equip those looking to enter the signage industry \u2013 even if they have no prior experience.<\/p>\n<p>AM.CO.ZA plans to initially host around 30 students at the Ambitious Academy, it said.<\/p>\n<p>The students will complete a three-month course through night classes, to accommodate those with existing jobs. They will be assisted with networking and offered internships, too, helping them enter the signage industry after completing their studies.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_535507\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535507\" class=\"wp-image-535507 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture3.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to the classroom building, which currently houses heavier machinery.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>AM.CO.ZA will open the Ambitious Academy this year and plans to expand the initiative to accommodate more students based on its popularity.<\/p>\n<p>Yin added that <a href=\"https:\/\/am.co.za\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=May+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AM.CO.ZA<\/strong><\/a> doesn\u2019t intend to profit from the academy &#8211; rather, it regards the Ambitious Academy as a way to help build up South Africa.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_535509\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535509\" class=\"wp-image-535509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture4.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Second floor, where the classroom will be set up.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Planning for the future<\/h3>\n<p>AM.CO.ZA\u2019s ultimate aim for the Ambitious Academy is to enable South Africans to become entrepreneurs and thrive as business leaders.<\/p>\n<p>It also understands that support is needed to realise this powerful vision, which is why AM.CO.ZA is currently seeking relationships with centres of higher learning to secure teachers to offer its learners the best possible experience.<\/p>\n<p>Those with signage skills and an interest in teaching can contact AM.CO.ZA to learn more about taking part in this unique opportunity to help South Africans better themselves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/am.co.za\/?utm_source=MyBroadband&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_term=May+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to learn more about AM.CO.ZA.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_535511\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535511\" class=\"wp-image-535511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture6.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lower floor workspace of the new Sunnyrock headquarters.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_535513\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535513\" class=\"wp-image-535513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture7.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture7-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Final phases of construction to expand the available warehouse space.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_535515\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535515\" class=\"wp-image-535515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture8.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture8-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heavier machinery located below what will eventually become the Ambitious Academy training area.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_535517\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535517\" class=\"wp-image-535517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture9.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture9-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Several examples of shirts displayed on the AM.CO.ZA showroom floor.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_535519\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-535519\" class=\"wp-image-535519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture10.jpg 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture10-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-535519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An AM.CO.ZA printing machine displayed on its showroom floor.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MyBroadband was invited to AM.CO.ZA\u2019s headquarters for an exclusive tour of the company\u2019s latest expansion. 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