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2025 vision : The skills that need to be developed now, for careers of the future
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
Job seekers, the time is now!
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
Career Portal for health and wellness sector launched
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
More than 30% of South Africans have a side-hustle – Gumtree poll
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 and IVA Global Online School host Virtual Experience in Celebration of Human Rights Day
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
Money Smart Week South Africa invites all teachers to join free online workshop about work and retirement
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
Partnering to train 3,000 software developers in Gauteng and drive youth employability
Microsoft and the Gauteng Department of e-Government have partnered to implement the Gauteng Azure Training programme in collaboration with Andela and Geekulcha. The partnership aims to upskill developers in the province through an immersive programme where selected individuals will work to learn basic skills in Azure, through the Microsoft... Read more
Exhibitions sector to advance young professionals’ skills ahead of industry rebound
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers – AAXO – has launched a new opportunity for young exhibition industry professionals to gain skills and experience in the sector. The new AAXO mentorship programme will match young members with experienced professionals for mentorship designed to develop the next cohort of African... Read more
84% female employees in Africa learned new skills since the COVID crisis, according to Michael Page Africa’s survey
For International Women’s Day 2021, the theme is ‘Choose to Challenge’. Why is this year’s theme so important? Because, from great challenges come great changes. And this idea of change is very noticeable for all people today, thanks to the huge challenges the pandemic caused regarding how and where we work, and to the very idea of... Read more
Competition for creatives to spark joy and positivity
The Global Happiness Index (GHI) results released recently shows that South Africans have experienced a noticeable decline in levels of joy over the past twelve months*. In the wake of the survey results, lip balm brand Labello has embarked on a lateral below the line campaign that intends to... Read more