Enterprises UP research project: The 4IR and its impact on future skills and training needsA team of experts from Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) recently completed a study, supporting the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) Sector Education and Training Authority's (SETA)'s ongoing research into the impact of the Fourth Industrial Resolution (4IR). The focus of this specific study was to identify for the SETA, key emerging technology trends impacting their 13 sub-sectors and new future skills as prompted by these emerging technologies. It was important for the SETA to gain these insights and perspectives, ultimately assisting them to develop future training programmes.
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Developing these skills now for careers of the futureIn a rapidly changing world of work, further exacerbated by the pandemic, it is time to ensure that schools are mindful and deliberate in developing those skills which will be in high demand and necessary for success in a reconstituted future, an education expert says.
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ECDs urged to update information for relief fundThe Department of Social Development has urged Early Childhood Development (ECD) service organisations to update their information for the ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund (ECD-ESRF) by Saturday, 20 March 2021 to enable speedy processing of the payments.
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5 reasons learnerships deserve greater acknowledgementIt's high time that learnerships get the credit they deserve. Powerful and effective training vehicles, learnerships have been one of the greatest catalysts for long-term employment in South Africa for the past 20 years.
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Uber offers 1m rides to teachers across the worldUber has offered one million rides to teachers around the world to and from vaccination appointments to support the reopening of schools and to protect teachers and their communities.
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Stadio School of Fashion launches online 'lookbook' of student designsAs part of the Stadio School of Fashion's (SSOF) transition to remote working in response to Covid-19, it is replacing its longstanding annual fashion extravaganza with an interactive lookbook. The virtual lookbook, showcasing the work of the Fashion and Design Class of 2020, features photographs of the works of 150 students, from years one, two and three.
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Guide to writing an effective literature reviewWriting literature reviews can be challenging, especially when you have a tight submission deadline. But with the right techniques and tools to hand, it doesn't need to be as complicated and time-consuming as you think. Here are a few pointers to bear in mind before you get started. In this article, we'll take a hands-on approach to the processes involved in creating a robust and repeatable literature review.
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Uber and UNESCO to support teachers around the world, including South AfricaUber extends its commitment to the work of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) by offering one million rides to teachers around the world to and from vaccination appointments to support the reopening of schools and to protect teachers and their communities.
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EXCLUSIVE: Conversation Lab adds more school brands to its rosterConversation Lab continues to accelerate growth in South Africa and the UK, adding Elkanah House, Greenwood Bay College and Glenwood House to its roster.
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JSE Investment Challenge 2021 kicks off - registration still openThe 2021 edition of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge officially kicked off this week - but it's not too late to register. Schools, as well as universities, are encouraged to sign up to participate in the competition.
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