Trace Academia launches free online vocational training platform in SATrace Academia, a free online vocational training platform built for young South Africans looking to build their skills to find or create jobs, was officially launched in South Africa last week. The launch event also saw the signing of a protocol of cooperation between Trace, Senghor University in Egypt, and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), to create a training programme to develop and support the professionalisation of the creative and cultural sector in Africa.
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Education International Africa Regional Committee members gear to working virtually

Pamsa bursary programme open for applicationsApplications are now open for the 2022/2023 Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) Masters of Engineering bursary programme, offering students the opportunity to further their master's studies at participating universities by way of a R260,000 bursary over two years.
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African researchers invited to apply for JWO Research GrantThe 2021 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant aimed at early-career African scientists, and worth $150,000, is open for application.
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Kaspersky, Skill Cup launch free kid's cyber safety training courseKaspersky and Skill Cup have launched a free training course, available for iOS and Android devices, aimed at helping parents and their kids better navigate cybersecurity and digital ethics. Based on the Skill Cup mobile app and developed with the Kaspersky Security Awareness platform team, the course is designed to cover key issues and challenges that children may face while using their devices and surfing the internet.
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Baker McKenzie SA launches mentorship programmeLaw students are invited to apply for Baker McKenzie's mentorship programme, which will take place online from 7 September - 22 October 2021. The time commitment from students will be approximately two hours per week.
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#YouthMatters: How IIE Rosebank College alumni Zanele Zulu became a successful entrepreneurIIE Rosebank College alumni Zanele Zulu discusses her journey with the college, how she started her business and what keeps her motivated on her entrepreneurial journey.
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#YouthMatters: How IIE Rosebank College alumni Zanele Zulu became a successful entrepreneurIIE Rosebank College alumni Zanele Zulu discusses her journey with the college, how she started her business and what keeps her motivated on her entrepreneurial journey.
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