ABSA Techno Northern Cape

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There is a critical need to promote entrepreneurship in South Africa, especially among people living away from the urban areas. In addition, the acquisition of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills (recognised as Scarce and Critical Skills in the country) is a vital ingredient in improving employability and building a knowledge-based economy. It is estimated that more than 2.5 million young people between the ages of 18 and 25 are unemployed. The present project is proposed by the South African Institute for Entrepreneurship (SAIE), in partnership with SkillWise (SW) to make an impact in the areas of both entrepreneurship and employability through ICT skills acquisition. The project involves the establishment of three self-sustaining technology training centres, each owned by an entrepreneur and managed through a franchise system. Through the use of purpose-built, learner-driven teaching software, these centres are able to provide a comprehensive course in end user computing over a period of three months. Results from similar centres indicate that a minimum of 60% of the graduates from these programs obtain employment immediately, since their newly acquired skills equip them to be productive in clerical or related positions and hence to add value to employers

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Best Game

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Northern Cape