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Looking At A Career As An Exercise Specialist Or A Sports Conditioning Trainer?
Developments in sports and exercise research are constantly revealing new ways to maximise human performance and fitness for better health. A Sports Conditioning Trainer or Exercise Specialist will ensure that the people whom they train always perform optimally. As an Exercise Specialist or Sports Conditioner Trainer, you will require... Read more
Music education can prepare learners for 21st century workplace
A new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) found that music education in schools could equip learners with the skills they will need in the 21st century workplace. “The workplace of the future will be unpredictable, changeable, and will require a level of adaptability, creativity, and innovation that today’s job... Read more
CVs in the age of Covid : what employers are looking for now
The world of work has changed irrevocably over the past year and a half, and so have the skills employers are now looking for when scouring the CVs of prospective candidates. It is therefore crucial for those looking to land their first job post-graduation, people who are looking to... Read more
Balanced approach to life and study success recipe for SU’s top CA candidate
Stellenbosch University (SU) alumna Hanne Mertens credits a balanced and consistent approach to life and study for her achieving first place in the 2021 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)’s first professional exam (Initial Test of Competence (ITC)). The ITC, which took place in April this year, is... Read more
Driving forward STEM development for young women
A stronger focus should be placed on STEM related subjects and fields to alleviate blockages in South Africa’s talent pipeline. This is the view of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), as the country’s youth unemployment rate stands at an alarming 43.5%* for the first quarter of 2021.... Read more
Professional project managers one of the keys for driving economic recovery says PMI
South Africa, one of the economic powerhouses of Africa and a major contributor to the continent’s GDP, is presently at an economic crossroads. Although unemployment at just under 33% is a significant focus and needs to be addressed, sight should not be lost of the fact that it is... Read more
CareerBox challenges corporates on the continent to employ more young people
Skills and employment development organisation joins global call to promote impact sourcing as a proven approach to tackle youth unemployment While the official unemployment rate announced by Statistics SA at the beginning of June rose to 32.6%, it is estimated that the jobless rate for youth under the expanded... Read more
Social workers help vulnerable households with financial wellbeing
Social workers offer many valuable services to society, especially to those in need. One such service is helping vulnerable households to manage their finances better, take control of their income and to achieve financial wellbeing. This is one of the main findings of a new study at Stellenbosch University... Read more
Microsoft and SAtion announce Digital Skills Hub partnership to alleviate unemployment and bridge the digital divide in South Africa
After the announcement this month of record-high unemployment figures in South Africa which, in particular, paint a grim picture for the country’s youth, SAtion is proud to announce a partnership with Microsoft to enhance South Africans’ employability in the digital age. The partnership’s online platform — the SAtion Digital... Read more
Habits to boost your productivity
“Motivation is what gets you started.  Habit is what keeps you going,” Jim Rohn As unbelievable as it may be, we are well into 2021 and it doesn’t seem like life is going to slow down any time soon. But what if your new year’s goal was to try... Read more