Students from Forge Academy, South Africa’s first fully inclusive Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) laboratory, recently took part in a tri-continental hackathon between students from South Africa, Finland and the USA. Organised by EduExcellence, the Finnish education specialists; the South African leg was hosted at Forge Academy in Gauteng. Student... Read more

Careers Magazine has cut its print price by 30% to R35 as an investment in the youth whose spending is under pressure due to the harsh economic climate and job losses during Covid. The digital copy now sells for R25. In spite of the print industry and economy in... Read more

Xpatweb’s Critical Skills Survey 2020/21 highlights the most in demand scarce skills the country is facing, which has led to businesses seeking to recruit talent from across the globe. Xpatweb’s annual survey has fast become known as a benchmark for business and policy makers. Input from the 2019 research... Read more

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories, and nearly 300 000 in South Africa gain access to digital skills, topping its initial goal of 25 million last June. This is why the company is extending its commitment by launching... Read more

If anyone doubted that the world of work was changing, the pandemic must surely have removed those doubts.  Now is the time to ensure that schools are mindful and deliberate in developing those skills which will be in high demand and necessary for success in a reconstituted future, an... Read more

Sharpen up your CV because it is a good market for job seekers! This is according to the latest CareerJunction Index (CJI) analysis, that reports that during February there was less competition in the job market for job seekers. Recruiters, however, have stiffer competition. The first of its kind,... Read more

An online portal which is bursting with information and advice on health, social development and veterinary-related careers in South Africa has been launched by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA). The career portal is aimed at guiding and informing learners about how to pursue a... Read more

With the pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on businesses of all sizes, South Africans are taking matters into their own hands, with a recent Gumtree poll revealing that 31.5% of South Africans have either started a side hustle, or have turned their side hustle into their main source of... Read more

Empowered Youth, the global skills-development academy, and IVA Global Online School, the 3D virtual world and learning environment, have partnered in celebration of Human Rights Day (21 March 2021) and are inviting the public to attend the popular “WTF? – What’s The Future?” digital workshop at the 3D venue.... Read more

How much to save for retirement? What lifestyle do you want after you retire? We are living on average 10 years longer than our parents and 20 years longer than our grandparents. This means we should plan the future with new understanding. If you do not have enough money... Read more