Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness

ICT – The career option for people with disabilities

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People with disabilities (PwDs) can play an invaluable role in South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) whilst carving out a rewarding career for themselves in the country’s thriving ICT sector. That’s according to Prudence Mabitsela, co-founder and managing director of Dynamic DNA, a 51% black female-owned, B-BBEE level two accredited QSE training and skills development […]

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Deaf student becomes a teacher 10 years after matriculating

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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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Learnerships are key to developing people with disabilities

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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 importance of creating awareness of Invisible Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Learning

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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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Watch – Workplace Readiness at Transoranje School for the Deaf and Citi South Africa

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The Disability Connect Workplace Readiness Roadshow came to the Transoranje School for the Deaf in Pretoria West with corporate sponsor for the day Citi South Africa. Acting Principal Leria Delport said it was a wonderful opportunity for the deaf learners to be coached in preparing them for life beyond the classroom with facilitators and interpreters

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Watch – Workplace Readiness at Tshegofatsong Special School

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Disability Connect continued with the Workplace Readiness Programme, visiting Tshegofatsong Special School in Mamelodi, east of Tshwane. Tshegofatsong, in partnership with Sun International’s Sun Time Square, facilitated the programme wherein Grade 12 learners are coached through the intricacies of preparing for life beyond the classroom, whether entering tertiary education institutions or joining companies that offer

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Watch – Workplace Readiness at IThembelihle LSEN School

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The third in the Disability Connnect series of Disability Workplace Readiness events – where industry experts share with learners about how to prepare for life beyond school – was at iThembelihle – LSEN School on Thursday 18 August with Massmart as the corporate partner for the day.

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SA College of Beauty, Hair and Health – diversity without prejudice

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The SA College of Beauty, Hair and Health was founded 1994 and during this time expanded the curriculum to encompass the three disciplines. They offer small, relaxed, friendly and interactive classes with competency based assessments to ensure that the learners receive personalised, professional and up to date training. The college is committed to providing more

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Preparing disabled learners for life beyond the classroom

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The second in a series of Disability Workplace Readiness events took place at New Hope School with the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) as the corporate partner for the day. Disabled learners from participating schools in Pretoria and surrounds benefitted from MDB’s insights and guidance on opportunities for future applicants looking to work at this independent

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Workplace readiness with Momentum Life

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This beginning of Women’s Month saw disabled learners in Soweto benefit from the Workplace Readiness Programme which kicked off at Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged. While the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities may be widely acknowledged, demystifying, and highlighting the largely marginalised disability sector as well as the sourcing and accessing of

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