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Johannesburg: In 2012, South Africa had more than 829 000 skilled-employee vacancies in the private sector, this according to research conducted in 2013 by Adcorp Employment Index. There are various reasons for these vacancies; however, a driving force behind this statistic is that employers are increasingly looking to hire employees who already possess the relevant experience.<\/p>\n

Whilst the definition of \u2018relevant experience\u2019 is a rather grey area, there is no question that a rich partnership exists between education and the skill-set that an individual can offer the employer.<\/p>\n

To better understand this topic and the reasoning behind students and prospective student\u2019s eagerness to study further, Regenesys Business School conducted a survey amongst individuals who are already part of the working force to establish the answers to a number of education related matters. One such question asked if South Africans recognised skills-shortage as an issue.<\/p>\n

\u201cInterestingly, an overwhelming 61 percent of respondents said they would like to improve upon their current skills-set or gain a new skill-set in 2014. This is a clear indication that there is a desired and recognised need amongst the South African population to become equipped with the necessary skills\u201d says Siegie Brownlee, Chief Executive Officer, Regenesys Business School.<\/p>\n

In a survey asking respondents what they considered were the main barriers of furthering their education, respondents listed time (72 percent); finances (57 percent) and family responsibilities (22 percent).<\/p>\n

\u201cUnique to Regenesys Business School is the dual accreditation which means that students have a choice to obtain a qualification either through distance\/e-learning or contact classes. Students can study anytime, anywhere whether it\u2019s on their smartphone or tablet, this allows them more time for family and other responsibilities\u201d adds Brownlee.<\/p>\n

To combat the plight of the skills shortage and as part of its commitment to continue ensuring access to quality higher education, Regenesys Business School launched its \u2018Free to Learn\u2019 competition in October 2013. Qualifying students stand a chance to win bursaries to the value of R100 000 \u2013 enabling them to study and acquire a formal qualification such as a certificate, degree or MBA, which is part of furthering Regenesys\u2019 Free Business Education initiative.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe at Regenesys understand the role skilled employees\u2019 play in an organisation competing in this tough economic environment. Regardless of one\u2019s location or financial means, everyone should have access to life-long learning and development opportunities. Hence, our mission is to help grow South Africa\u2019s pool of skilled employees through education. By growing this pool, businesses can match qualified, suitable candidates to relevant vacancies ensuring business prosperity,\u201d concludes Brownlee<\/p>\n

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