The popularity of learnerships in the field of Adult Basic Education and Training has led to an explosion in the number of ABET service providers in South Africa. These providers are being promoted by the efforts of government and mainstream business to right the wrongs of the Apartheid educational system. Business should however be extremely careful to ensure that the ABET service provider chosen to supply educational services is fully accredited and able to offer the most up to date courses available. Failure to ensure accreditation is a failure to provide employees with the best possible opportunities to change their lives.