Fellows appointed to promote evidence-based decision-making in education policy in Africa

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705673-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Fellows appointed to promote evidence-based decision-making in education policy in Africa" align="left"><p>The Africa Fellows in Education Programme aims to improve education decision-making through supporting fellows to develop and advocate for quality research that is locally relevant and robust, putting evidence at the heart of education policy in Africa.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/371/240161.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=371&ct=1&ci=240161">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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What the BELA Bill means for homeschoolers

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705676-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Louise Schoonwinkel, Managing Director of Optimi Home" align="left"><br><span >Louise Schoonwinkel, Managing Director of Optimi Home&lt;/span><p>The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill has been a controversial topic for some time, and now that public consultations have concluded, many parents still have concerns about the new legislation. What does the BELA Bill mean for parents who opt for homeschooling or distance education?</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/717/240163.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=717&ct=1&ci=240163">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Increased investment in youth key to future proofing IT skills

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705604-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="IT skills are in high demand in the banking sector. Source: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels" align="left"><br><span >IT skills are in high demand in the banking sector. Source: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels&lt;/span><p>When Marc Prensky coined the term <i>digital native</i> in the early 2000s it was under the assumption that the pace of digital transformation would accelerate alongside the evolution of technology. A 2017 study showed that this idea that younger people - who were born into a more digital world - are automatically better with technology than those who transitioned from the analogue era is a myth.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/852/240146.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=852&ct=1&ci=240146">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705637-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:" align="left"><br><span >Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source: [[https://twitter.com/cheebaafrica @cheebaafrica on Twitter]]&lt;/span><p>The Eastern Cape Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy, a collaboration between Cheeba Cannabis Training, Hlomla Multi Services, Training Force, and Funda Lula, was officially opened on 6 July 2023.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/472/240145.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=472&ct=1&ci=240145">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Epson introduces graduate programme to boost STEM skills in SA

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705526-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Epson introduces graduate programme to boost STEM skills in SA" align="left"><p>Epson, the technology provider, has launched a two-year graduate programme open to South Africans who have recently qualified in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, namely computer science and business administration qualifications. The programme will provide candidates with a two-year in-house placement at Epson's local offices, and the opportunity to kickstart their careers in a niche technology environment.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//Article/196/500/240125.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com//SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=240125">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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