Learn a skill.
Build a service.
Create a business.

The Ray Africa Academy trains a new generation of finishing professionals — combining hands-on craft with entrepreneurship and a direct pipeline to project work.

Our vision is to help participants see painting not only as casual work, but as:

A Skill — something that can be learned and improved.

A Service — something that can be delivered professionally.

A Business — something that can create income, employment and enterprise

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

A professional painter needs more than the ability to apply paint.

The complete professional must understand:

  • The customer
  • The surface
  • The product
  • The tools
  • The colour
  • The finish
  • The project
  • The business

Our training programmes therefore combine practical painting skills with professional conduct and entrepreneurship

Training Areas

What participants may be introduced to.

Surface Understanding and Preparation

Understanding different surfaces and the importance of preparing them correctly before painting.

Understanding major product categories and their intended applications.

Understanding major product categories and their intended applications.

Colour Fundamentals

Developing a practical understanding of colour combinations and customer preferences.

Interior and Exterior Application

Building practical competence for different project environments.

Finishing Skills

Understanding the importance of consistency, detail and final presentation.

Customer Care

Communicating professionally with customers and managing expectations.

Quotation and Job Planning

Understanding the basic process of estimating and planning a painting assignment.

Painting as a Business

Helping participants think about professional identity, customer acquisition, reputation and business growth.

YOUTH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Ray Africa welcomes partnerships with organisations interested in supporting young people to develop employable and entrepreneurial skills.

Potential partners include:

  • Youth organisations
  • NGOs
  • Development programmes
  • Schools and vocational institutions
  • Construction companies
  • Government programmes
  • Corporate social investment partners
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Already working as a painter?

Our development programmes can help practising artisans improve their knowledge, professionalism, finishing standards and business approach.

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