This past week marked a continental shift in tech education in South Africa (SA) as close to 1500 young people joined over 32,000 new tech learners in eight African countries in a monumental celebration to kick-start their training at ALX, the leading tech training provider in Africa. For the... Read more
Taking school sports to the big league
Opportunities May 28, 2023
Talented high school athletes can leverage their sporting ability to help secure a spot at a top university overseas – if they are willing to put in the work. While students need to be the best of the best in their chosen sport, other major prerequisites include, meeting academic... Read more
Unlocking job opportunities for SA’s youth with a quality college education
Must-ReadOpportunities May 28, 2023
Worsening load shedding, record unemployment and a sluggish economy are all understandably dragging down the job prospects for the youth of our country right now. In the weeks leading up to Youth Day on 16 June, we are set to become more acutely aware of this. But we’re a... Read more
Concrete technology training courses to boost entrepreneurship
Cement and Concrete SAOpportunities April 19, 2023
Cement & Concrete SA’s School of Concrete Technology’s “Making Concrete Bricks and Blocks”, a relatively short training course with tremendous potential in starting small businesses producing affordable but essential building materials, will be offered regularly this year to help increase employment in South Africa. Matthews Magwaza, the lecturer at... Read more
The Canon Student Development Programme 2023 (Canon-CNA.com) aims to provide aspiring photographers with the necessary resources and opportunities to take their careers to the next level and become professional photographers. This programme includes a range of valuable offerings, such as mentorships, industry visits, grants, portfolio reviews and networking. Supporting... Read more
As part of its commitment towards embracing equity, Mastercard recently hosted its second Girls4Tech Marathon in South Africa and Kenya, which was aimed to inspire and prepare girls aged 7-12 to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Launched in 2014, Mastercard’s Girls4Tech education program boasts an... Read more
Navigating the waters to business success
Opportunities March 25, 2023
Success is said to be no accident, and for entrepreneurs who plot the right destination and navigate their “seas” strategically, victory is sealed. One navigation instrument that successful companies should use is focusing on delivering customer value at their core. When leaders focus on customer value as a core... Read more
Fostering entrepreneurship among young people
OpportunitiesUniversity of the Free State March 21, 2023
Concerns are constantly raised in South Africa that graduates do not have the requisite practical skills when entering the world of work. Along with this, the country grapples with a high youth unemployment rate that is higher than the national average. The University of the Free State (UFS) attempts... Read more
ITHUBA bursary programme empowers students with the gift of education
BursariesOpportunities March 9, 2023
South African Lottery Operator, ITHUBA, has recently awarded over 40 bursaries for the 2023 academic year to students from around the country studying in the fields of Marketing, Information Technology, and Commerce. The ITHUBA Bursary Programme aims to bridge the social and economic divides in the education sector by... Read more
Against the backdrop of the Eastern Cape’s current youth employment crisis, the Coega Internship Programme continues to serve as a beacon of hope for many graduates in search of opportunities to boost their career prospects. Since its inception in 2008, the Programme has mentored thousands of young professionals who... Read more
