Monday, February 17, 2014

Education White Paper focus on competence

Education in South Africa is a hot topic and more often than not, the industry comments about various issues are negative. The release of the White Paper for Post School Education and Training has been heralded for the focus on creating employment opportunities and improving learning outcomes.
 Media Works, a leading adult education and training service provider, has a refreshingly positive view: “This release of this document is a defining moment in our country’s economic evolution. The fact that there is a strong focus on competence means that the Department of Higher Education has prioritised the unemployment dilemma” said Jackie Carroll, CEO of Media Works.
There are two main aspects of the White Paper that Media Works considers to be very encouraging, namely:
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