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First International TEFL Day opens doors to working abroad
On 23 November 2024, the first-ever International TEFL Day will celebrate the power of the English language to change lives, open doors and connect people around the world. Thousands of English speakers are expected to come together at a day-long virtual conference to share information about and experiences from... Read more
Scholarship fund enhances access to tertiary education
The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF), a cornerstone of the renewable energy sector’s educational drive, has opened for 2025 applications as it celebrates a decade of fostering equal access to education. With over R24 million allocated to date, this scholarship provides support to talented Black youth. Supported and funded by... Read more
MTN SA launches innovative Skills Academy to bridge the digital skills gap
MTN South Africa has taken a major step towards bridging the digital skills gap by launching the MTN Skills Academy. The platform aims to equip young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age, providing a range of courses and training programmes in areas... Read more
AI training for 300,000 South African youth, an enabler for future career advancement
The delivery of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) training through a partnership between Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service (YES) will see 300,000 young South Africans empowered with digital skills, fostering a future of innovation driving employability and economic growth. The AI Youth Training Platform is an extension of... Read more
Arts, culture trust scholarship programme now closed
The Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme invited costume designers for possible event collaboration The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is thrilled to have announced an open call strictly for Gauteng-based costume designers to possibly collaborate on an exciting project that is part of the 2023 ACT Nyoloha... Read more
SAFCOL, CHIETA collaborate to develop digitally savvy artisans
ALX’S first tech hub in a continental shift in tech education
A global leader in technology training and skills development, ALX, calls for the removal of barriers preventing South African youth from leveraging digital transformation opportunities.  “Government, civil society and the private sector must rally to address infrastructural challenges and create opportunities for young people to acquire in-demand skills that... Read more
Youth entrepreneurship programme celebrates 2023 Innovator Trust graduates
Celebrations were in full throng this Youth Month as fifty young South Africans from across the country were announced as graduates of the 2023 Innovator Trust Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The graduation was held through an online, virtual ceremony earlier this month.  More popularly known as YEP, the Innovator Trust... Read more
Dos and don’ts for graduates negotiating a starting salary
Those looking for work after graduating from university seldom possess the experience companies desire and may feel they have little power to negotiate a better-starting salary. “While it’s true that having a degree, like an MBA, does not mean they will automatically be paid more, graduates are not without... Read more
Techno Girl Trust employers SA youth to conquer unemployment
In an era of rapid technological advancements, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has the potential to reshape industries, economies, and societies. To ensure that South African children are adequately prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 4IR, TechnoGirl Trust (TGT) drives a programme which emphasises the importance of... Read more