retirement planning course

Invitation to Apply for a

Retirement Planning Course

The Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED) runs a three week retirement planning course. The course provides an opportunity for participants to develop pertinent skills for preparing for honorable and fulfilling retirement. It is recognized that the earlier one starts planning and preparing for retirement, the better. The course is designed to help individuals who are still in employment, those approaching retirement and those who have recently retired.

The course which is competency-based is delivered by highly experienced facilitators, using a participatory, experiential learning methodology. Participants will be guided to identify their economic and non-economic assets and liabilities, opportunities and threats as a basis for planning for assured streams of income and a socially fulfilling life after retirement.

Participants will also learn pertinent personal finance and investment skills, including choice, development, financing and management of income generating activities appropriate for retirees. Selected retirees will share their experiences with participants. Officials from financial institutions will present products and options available for supporting future retirees’ investments.

The starting date for the course is October 17th, 2009. Class sessions will be delivered on evenings and weekends to enable those who are employed to attend. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9.00 am to 4.00 p/m for three weeks. Participants will also be required to complete assignments in between class sessions.

The deadline for application is 10th October, 2009. The fee (to cover the tuition fee, materials and refreshments) is TZS 400,000/=. Since the course attracts many applicants for the maximum class size of 25, selection will on the basis of first come first served.

The purpose of this letter is to invite you to apply for this course. This is a great opportunity that will help you to prepare effectively for retirement. The practical nature of the programme and an individual based support will make a big difference in your retirement life. You are welcome to collect application forms from Whitemark Hotel Ubungo, Josam House Mwenge opposite with Coca-Cola Company.

The dully filed forms can be returned to the reception White Mark Hotel Ubungo or Operation officer Josam House.

For any enquiry you can visit our website

www.imed.co.tz.

We are strongly encouraging you to apply for the betterment of your future after retirement.

For Special Inquiries and Clarification you can contact;
Director of Training
Cell: + 255 754 270731
Email: goodluckaikael@yahoo.com or Charles.goodluck@imdtz.org

Sincerely,
Dr. D.R. Olomi
Chief Executive Officer