Minister Pandor outlines government’s long-term plan for TVET colleges in South Africa
ArchivesCapricorn TVET College July 12, 2018
Stronger Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges will expand the provision of mid-level technical and occupational qualifications that will lead directly into paid work and self-employment for the growing numbers of young people leaving the schooling system, so believes the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor.... Read more
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has applauded the production of sanitary towels by students at Coastal TVET College in KwaZulu-Natal. Manamela paid a visit to the Coastal College Skills Training Centre in Hammersdale on Wednesday, where students have been manufacturing low cost sanitary towels to respond... Read more
It’s cool to be a 21st century artisan
Latest newsMajuba TVET College November 30, 2017
Majuba TVET College rallied behind the DHET’s Decade of the Artisan advocacy programme by hosting a hugely successful event at the Newcastle Training Centre, a delivery site of Majuba TVET College. On the second day, the Campaign was launched at the Dundee Technology Centre Campus. Both days were well... Read more
Samsung Electronics launches an Engineering Academy
ArchivesCareersGert Sibande TVET CollegeMpumalanga September 12, 2017
The President of Samsung Southern Africa, Sung Yoon, the former Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mduduzi Manana and Gert Sibande TVET College CEO and Principal, Nick Balkrishen, unveil the plaque officially declaring the Samsung Academy at the Skills Academy and Artisan Development Centre in Standerton, open Samsung... Read more
College changes lives
ArchivesCareersWest Coast TVET CollegeWestern Cape September 5, 2017
After completing their studies, many students struggle to find employment. This is as a result of many employers looking for graduates with work experience. At West Coast TVET College, assisting graduates to acquire the necessary experience has become a big focus. A Placement Unit was established in 2015 under... Read more
An upcoming Youth Development and Career Expo in the Western Cape is expected to empower young people around career choices and post-school training opportunities in Khayelitsha. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the expo on Saturday at the False Bay Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, Mew Way,... Read more
Two million students funded by government since 2013
ArchivesOpportunitiesTVET collegesUniversities August 19, 2017
More than two million students studying at South Africa’s public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges have been funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) since 2013, the minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, has announced. The total number of... Read more
Working hand in hand to enhance student employability
ArchivesTVET collegesuMfolozi TVET College August 10, 2017
There is no doubt that the lack of work experience amongst graduates is one of the major contributors to the high unemployment rate in South Africa. That is why uMfolozi TVET College together with its industry partners, works tirelessly to ensure that their students find work placements in order... Read more
Bridging the skills and employability gap
ArchivesCapricorn TVET CollegeTVET colleges August 10, 2017
The skills challenge is not an issue unique to South Africa but rather a worldwide phenomenon. The challenge affects a number of sectors. As a result it requires a holistic response to find lasting solutions both in South Africa and internationally. Capricorn TVET College in conjunction with the British... Read more
Celebrating women at False Bay TVET college
AchieversArchivesFalse Bay TVET CollegeTVET colleges August 8, 2017
False Bay TVET College education and training department recently acknowledged the professional performance of its academic staff. The primary basis for the awards was the College’s outstanding achievements in the 2016 Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) external examinations as measured against the college’s own annual performance plan... Read more
