There's a big gap what between universities teach and what industries need. ShutterstockAfrica’s CEOs are worried that there aren’t enough skilled professionals on the continent. The financial services sector is particularly hard hit by this shortage. In South Africa, where I teach and conduct research, many financial institutions complain that a dearth of skilled … [Read more...] about Universities and the financial sector must work together to plug skills gaps | The Conversation
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Essential skills for the modern-day PR professional
As much as the last decade has seen dramatic changes in the communications landscape, at the same time, not much has changed. Yes, PR is involved in social media and the rise of digital means you need to multi-task. However, when it comes to skills, the basics still apply. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your … [Read more...] about Essential skills for the modern-day PR professional
Summer Skills Academy: Constructing Careers in the Digital Age – Training with Mark Savickas
Summer Skills Academy: Constructing Careers in the Digital Age - Training with Mark Savickas A South Africa Event on 2016-07-13 08:30:00 SUMMER SKILLS ACADEMY 2016 Constructing Careers in the Digital Age with Mark Savickas A Very Special One-Day Intensive and Interactive Training Opportunity Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm CERIC – Foundation House, 2 St Clair … [Read more...] about Summer Skills Academy: Constructing Careers in the Digital Age – Training with Mark Savickas
Online system can boost engineering skills sector
Mentorship gap graph The engineering skills gap in South Africa is well documented, but what is not necessarily more widely understood is the loss of engineering professionals as a result of the bizarre way the industry has calculated fee income up until now. Simon Berry, director, Fresh Projects, an online business platform tailor made for South African built environment … [Read more...] about Online system can boost engineering skills sector
Wine auction raises R15-million to further life skills and education in Cape Winelands
The 2016 AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction raised an impressive R15-million to further life skills, education and training in the Cape Winelands. A record was broken when the first ever bottle of Touch Warwick Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 was sold for R1.3-million. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press … [Read more...] about Wine auction raises R15-million to further life skills and education in Cape Winelands
