The Disability Connect Workplace Readiness programme focused on the Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged, sponsored by the Massmart Group. The day’s programme was also attended by Progression and Lethabo Shai giving the learners great insight into disabilities within the workplace and providing inspiration through movement and dance.
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Disability Connect’s Workplace Readiness programme went down to Durban at the Action in Autism Centre with Training Force as the facilitating partner. The Workplace Readiness programme connects places of learning to the corporate world and introduces learners living with disabilities to the vast array of career opportunities that exist for them in all spheres of
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The Disability Connect Workplace Readiness programme kicked off at the Kempton Panorama School with corporate sponsor Massmart introducing their opportunities to learners. Dr Fransli Buckle, Chief Education Therapist at Kempton Panorama said how important it was that companies like Massmart came to the school to assist in the transition from school to work and empowering
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On Thursday, 29 June 2023, QASA held an exclusive Master Class for its Work Readiness Programme alumni. The engaging and informative session provided a summary on some of the content that is covered in depth during the programme. The Master Class served as a valuable opportunity for our alumni to reflect on their training and
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Black Broad-Based Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is only effective in meeting its goals if the transformative ethos of the legislation is embraced. IT-Online This is according to Rajan Naidoo, the director of EduPower Skills Academy, who says: “If B-BBEE is approached with a begrudging compliance mindset, merely ticking boxes, it will fail. However, the one way
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The Masakhe Business Training for Persons with Disabilities and SMM’s was introduced in December 2022 in partnership with Ethekwini Municipality and will be rolled out in various areas across KwaZulu-Natal. By Ntandoyenkosi Dlamini, South Coast Herald Over 100 persons living with disabilities and Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are being given an opportunity to
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When Imran Bodalaji was in grade nine, he dreamt of becoming a teacher – even though he was deaf and the odds were stacked against him. By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj – Live Editor IOL News Ten years after matriculating, Bodalaji, 29, has realised his dream. He recently graduated from Stellenbosch University with his BEd degree. According
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At a breakfast hosted by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, learners with disabilities were celebrated among the top 33 matriculants in the country.
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November is Disability Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the fact that while 7.5% of the South African population live with disabilities, only 1% of these individuals have jobs, says Sean Sharp, head of sales for EduPower Skills Academy. Sharp adds that this, however, is not unique to South Africa. Worldwide,
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The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) defines an invisible disability as a physical, a mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities. By Tandokazi Silosini The Rhodes University Student Disability policy states that “the pursuit of equity is integral to the University’s
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