OVERVIEW

Together we can shape passion into success

Metropolitan Collective Shapers are a group of entrepreneurs who share a common purpose, to make an impact in their communities and the broader public. Through this social impact platform, we offer our Shapers accredited sector-specific modular programmes, networking and market access opportunities, plus a small cash injection into their business to support growth and long-term sustainability.

At Metropolitan we believe it’s better to live intentionally with others than it is to live alone. We pride ourselves on being a business that’s there by your side and actively playing a role in uplifting the communities we serve.

What is Metropolitan Collective Shapers?

As part of our continued drive to walk the journey to financial freedom with all South Africans, we’re committed to being part of our country’s success story and the Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme is our way of bringing this philosophy to life.

The data around youth unemployment is a reality, that’s why we believe that activating the collective potential of our youth is investing in the future. When we support young people to become tomorrow’s employers, the whole community is uplifted.

Metropolitan Collective Shapers is a social impact platform that drives real change across South Africa - one village, town, or city at a time.

How does it work?

Is your business:

Already operating and in need of investment to take it to the next level?
Looking for ways to expand beyond your current revenue stream?
In need of capital to acquire or upgrade equipment, or hire additional staff?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then you could qualify as a Metropolitan Collective Shaper should we be in your town.

What we've done:

When we launched the Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme in 2021, we kicked off in Polokwane and helped young entrepreneurs take their passion for farming to new heights. By combining technical learning, mentorship, and business skills development with ongoing mentoring and market access capacitation, this social impact platform helped 8 young people who were already active in agriculture or farming to gain access and information.

Why Polokwane?

Polokwane is a hub of vibrance and rich cultural diversity. Even with the high youth unemployment challenges, it remains a city full of hope and opportunity. Life has changed significantly for Our Polokwane Shapers, and through research and further collaborative efforts, we trust that this programme will leave an impact on communities, for generations to come.

In 2023 we took Metropolitan Collective Shapers to Tshwane to find a new collection of committed entrepreneurs in the food and hospitality industry. Our aim? To grow and provide valuable personal branding, leadership, compliance and market access knowledge and training to young people who are already active business owners. With their new-found skill they are able to formalise their services so that they become employers of the future by providing employment opportunities in their communities.

Kwa-Zulu Natal, you’re next. Keep an eye on our social media channels for more information.