The Skills Training community of South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/500.htmlSouth Africa Training news15Skills Training news - South Africahttps://biz-file.com/res/img/logo.gifThe Skills Training community of South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/500.htmlen-usMon, 24 Jul 2023 16:49:42 +0200Here's how we can get SA's youth in jobshttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240232.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705928-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Here's how we can get SA's youth in jobs" align="left"><p>World Youth Skills Day is observed on 15 July and it's particularly apt for South Africa, which is reeling under a youth unemployment catastrophe that leaves around six out of every 10 young people jobless. To fix this, we need unprecedented levels of partnerships between government, South African corporates, and civil society to not only give young people the necessary skills but to ensure those skills get them into a job.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240232.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240232">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240232.htmlMon, 17 Jul 2023 15:23:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaUpskilling youth with practical skills is essential to fighting unemploymenthttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240169.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705899-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Upskilling youth with practical skills is essential to fighting unemployment" align="left"><p>South Africa's youth are entering a daunting job market, where slow economic growth has meant businesses are struggling more than ever to absorb each new wave of entrants into the workforce. According to Stats SA, the country's unemployment rate rose to 32,9% in the first quarter of 2023. Youth unemployment is even more concerning, with 63% of 15-24 year-olds out of work. These statistics highlight the urgent need for comprehensive action.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240169.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240169">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240169.htmlMon, 17 Jul 2023 14:13:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaSchool of Fashion adds short courses to offeringhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/186/240216.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705873-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Image source: Wavebreak Media Ltd –" align="left"><br><span >Image source: Wavebreak Media Ltd – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span><p>The Stadio School of Fashion is launching new short courses designed to provide flexible and accessible learning opportunities, which aim to empower individuals with the skills needed to thrive in South Africa's fashion economy.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/186/240216.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=186&ct=1&ci=240216">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/186/240216.htmlMon, 17 Jul 2023 12:23:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaWorld Youth Skills Day: 4IR skills aren't all digitalhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240178.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705726-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="World Youth Skills Day: 4IR skills aren't all digital" align="left"><p>Artificial Intelligence is going to change the way people work, rather than making that work obsolete. Similarly, learning to work with and alongside AI requires a different skill set to maximise the advantages of the technology - and it's also essential to preserve the importance of the human element.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240178.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240178">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240178.htmlFri, 14 Jul 2023 11:05:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaGrant boosts entrepreneurial training through African Leadership Academyhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240167.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705684-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Grant boosts entrepreneurial training through African Leadership Academy" align="left"><p>The African Leadership Academy (ALA) has received a multi-million rand grant from the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF). The grant expands on PMIEF's current partnership with the ALA, which seeks to introduce students to project management through the Build-in-a-Box curriculum.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240167.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240167">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240167.htmlFri, 14 Jul 2023 07:20:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaIncreased investment in youth key to future proofing IT skillshttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/852/240146.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705604-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="IT skills are in high demand in the banking sector. Source: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels" align="left"><br><span >IT skills are in high demand in the banking sector. Source: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels</span><p>When Marc Prensky coined the term <i>digital native</i> in the early 2000s it was under the assumption that the pace of digital transformation would accelerate alongside the evolution of technology. A 2017 study showed that this idea that younger people - who were born into a more digital world - are automatically better with technology than those who transitioned from the analogue era is a myth.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/852/240146.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=852&ct=1&ci=240146">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/852/240146.htmlThu, 13 Jul 2023 12:10:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaCannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Capehttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/472/240145.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705637-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:" align="left"><br><span >Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source: [[https://twitter.com/cheebaafrica @cheebaafrica on Twitter]]</span><p>The Eastern Cape Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy, a collaboration between Cheeba Cannabis Training, Hlomla Multi Services, Training Force, and Funda Lula, was officially opened on 6 July 2023.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/472/240145.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=472&ct=1&ci=240145">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/472/240145.htmlThu, 13 Jul 2023 11:23:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaEpson introduces graduate programme to boost STEM skills in SAhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240125.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705888-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Epson introduces graduate programme to boost STEM skills in SA" align="left"><p>Epson, the technology provider, has launched a two-year graduate programme open to South Africans who have recently qualified in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, namely computer science and business administration qualifications. The programme will provide candidates with a two-year in-house placement at Epson's local offices, and the opportunity to kickstart their careers in a niche technology environment.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240125.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240125">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240125.htmlThu, 13 Jul 2023 08:03:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaDigify Africa offers free digital marketing programme to Kimberley youthhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240038.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705183-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Digify Africa offers free digital marketing programme to Kimberley youth" align="left"><p>Digify Africa, in partnership with Stanlib, has announced that the Digital General Practitioner programme (Digify GPs) applications are open and are calling the youth in the Northern Cape to apply. Digify GPs is an initiative developed by Digify Africa and Stanlib, as part of its social investment, launched in 2022.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240038.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240038">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/500/240038.htmlMon, 10 Jul 2023 15:15:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South AfricaTake control of your future with our step-by-step digital marketing traininghttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/98/240021.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705094.png" width=208 height=117 alt="Take control of your future with our step-by-step digital marketing training" align="left"><p>Here's a digital marketing bootcamp, where you empower yourself with the practical skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving digital world.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/98/240021.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=98&ct=1&ci=240021">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/98/240021.htmlMon, 10 Jul 2023 11:43:00 +0200Bizcommunity Skills Training South Africa