Inside Education Reporter
Recently, the French Southern African Schneider Electric Education Centre (F’SASEC) at VUT, hosted a warm and insightful orientation programme for the 120 students who have been awarded bursaries by the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA).
The awarding of bursaries to this cohort of unemployed youth by GCRA resonates profoundly with Nas’ ispani, a mass recruitment programme spearheaded by the Gauteng Premier, Honourable Panyaza Lesufi.
Launched in June 2023, the programme stands as a pioneering initiative to address unemployment and enhance access to job opportunities within the Gauteng Provincial Government departments and state-owned agencies.
Dr. Amuzweni Ngoma, Director at the GCRA under the Department of Education, delivered an inspiring address to the students, emphasising the importance of igniting a passion for their studies.
Dr Ngoma underscored that this opportunity is not merely about academic pursuits but about self-discovery and moulding their futures. Dr. Ngoma urged the students to seize this rare chance, emphasising the need to proactively engage in research to enhance their chosen career paths and personal development.
The students will immerse themselves in various programmes offered, including domestic and industrial installations, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training, solar panel installation, and N3 and N4 programs.
With the programme kicking off in mid-February, these initiatives promise to equip them with valuable skills and knowledge essential for their professional growth and success.
The Head of Department for the Centre of Excellence at F’SASEC, Welile Nyembe, stated that she is truly grateful for this opportunity and is filled with enthusiasm at the prospect of collaborating with GCRA.
“Anticipating our partnership with great eagerness, I believe that VUT F’SASEC has a pivotal role to play. Our commitment extends beyond merely imparting skills; we aim to empower GCRA candidates, fostering their development into highly employable and productive individuals. Together, we are poised to make a tangible difference in the lives and careers of these aspiring professionals,” added Nyembe.
The collaboration between F’SASEC and VUT has been hailed as exemplary in attaining youth development through public-private partnerships (PPP).
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