Steel Industry worries SA is not producing enough future employees

Seifsa worries that there are not enough learners being produced by the education system to work in the steel industry. Picture: iStockSteel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa’s concerns come amidst the high rate of unemployment faced by the country.

For learners fresh out of high school to pursue STEM at the tertiary level, they need to have passed maths and science with certain marks in grade 12. For someone to be employable, it has a lot more to do with a tertiary qualification. The qualifications can provide people with the theoretical background and technical skills required by their industries of choice. Lushaba says employers are looking for far more than these skills.

She believes the journey to creating people who are employable starts with a strong foundation in basic education. “Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, in her 2024/2025 budget speech emphasised the need for a curriculum review to address challenges in numeracy and literacy.” She also mentiones that President Cyril Ramaphosa in his 2024 Opening of Parliament Address emphasised the need for educational reform to better align with industry requirements. The educational reform will also give learners skills development.

Colombia Últimas Noticias, Colombia Titulares

Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.

South Africa’s budding delivery bike industrySouth Africa’s delivery bike industry is on track for significant growth, but regulators may need to take a firmer hand.
Fuente: mybroadband - 🏆 11. / 67 Leer más »

Unlock South Africa’s potential in the global video gaming industryThe country’s revenue from the gaming industry was R7.3 billion in 2023. This can be increased by encouraging electronic sports and the development of local gam
Fuente: mailandguardian - 🏆 2. / 92 Leer más »

Electric vehicles: South Africa's next boom industry?It is not too late for South Africa to embrace the EV revolution, writes Accenture's Greg Cress.
Fuente: TechCentral - 🏆 8. / 71 Leer más »