Being Prepared - Are you ready for the future? Choosing to invest in the complicated task of evolving education to "future-proof" workers is smarter than trying to future-proof jobs. Today's students must be prepared for jobs that don't exist yet, but also for jobs that exist now but will look drastically different. My teachers for [...]
People with disabilities in South Africa continue to struggle for recognition of their rights more than two years after the government drafted a White Paper to introduce such a law, according to campaigners who met in Pretoria last week. In the absence of this legislation, people with disabilities are largely left to rely on a [...]
Digital is fast-changing how consumers interact with brands. We, as consumers, are more empowered than ever before by search engines and social media. Importance of digital skills training for your organisation Research has consistently shown the change in consumer buying habits; there’s a steady growth in online research before a consumer makes a decision to [...]
Some young people know from an early age what they want to be when they grow up. The vast majority, however, have no such certainty, and when the time comes for them to decide what they want to study, making a choice is a process riddled with uncertainty and anxiety. However, by following a few [...]
SETA (Skills Education Training Authority) accredited training entails that a skills development course is approved by one of the 21 industry specific SETAs. Each SETA sets specific standards for training providers which ensures the quality of the SETA accredited course. Once the attendee has completed the SETA accredited training, they will obtain recognition of competence [...]
Why we need to disrupt learning After the Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga's planned to lower the pass rates, parents throughout South Africa become unsure of their children's futures. The pass rate for maths is 30% as to keep children moving through the country's struggling school system - but is this the answer? Winnie Moses, [...]
