Durban - There are almost three million young people who are not in employment, education or any form of training, and South Africa should be preoccupied with finding ways to address this problem before it explodes. Speaking at launch of the KwaZulu-Natal Inter-Seta Forum, Minister for Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande said there are about 2 000 University of … [Read more...] about Every workplace must be a training space – Nzimande
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Practical on the job Experience Important
Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has reiterated the need for students to spend a period of time in the workplace to gain practical training in order for them to attain their qualifications. Nzimande said that due to the limitations of the department in this area, there are a number of young people who have completed their academic programmes … [Read more...] about Practical on the job Experience Important
Transformation Plans for Setas
Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande and Sectoral Education and Training Authorities (Setas) have agreed to pursue plans to transform the Seta landscape. The agreement, which was reached at a meeting in Johannesburg on Monday, indicated that there was an urgent need to develop an adequate skills base that seeks to promote economic growth and … [Read more...] about Transformation Plans for Setas
Minister Seeks More Assistance for Young Graduates
Pretoria – To help the country address its skills shortage challenge, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande wants public entities and government departments to play a bigger role in helping young students and graduates to get accreditation in their chosen professions. "In law and accounting, only private firms are accredited for the purpose of professional … [Read more...] about Minister Seeks More Assistance for Young Graduates
