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title: Is there training available?
description: "Yes! BEEI Phase V offers **free training** to all Assistants – including Curriculum Assistants, Education Assistants and General School Assistants. All Assistants must register for training on the [TeacherConnect](https://wa.me/27600603333?text=hi)[*chat*](https://wa.me/27600603333?text=hi)[ WhatsApp chatbot](https://wa.me/27600603333?text=hi) by sending the word **HI** to **060 060 3333**. The chatbot will guide…"
url: "https://learn.ecubed-dbe.org/docs/is-there-training-available/"
updated: "2025-05-29"
category: BEEI / Basic Education Employment Initiative / Training
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# Is there training available?

Yes! BEEI Phase V offers **free training** to all Assistants – including Curriculum Assistants, Education Assistants and General School Assistants.

All Assistants must register for training on the [TeacherConnect](https://wa.me/27600603333?text=hi)[*chat*](https://wa.me/27600603333?text=hi)[ WhatsApp chatbot](https://wa.me/27600603333?text=hi) by sending the word **HI** to **060 060 3333**. The chatbot will guide you to the right training for your role.

Training is:
 ![✔️](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Free
 ![✔️](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) On WhatsApp
 ![✔️](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Focused on helping you succeed in your school placement

Once you’ve signed your contract and started at your school, training will help you feel **confident and prepared** in your role.

![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Schools must provide mentoring, training, and support for Assistants based on their assigned responsibilities. Each Assistant should have a supervising teacher to guide them.
 ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Appointed youth will receive training to equip them with the basic skills needed for their roles.