The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training (HET), Mr Mduduzi Manana, recently rolled out the 2015 Apply Now/Khetha Career Guidance Campaign.
The campaign is aimed at encouraging learners to apply in time for admission to post-school institutions and avert possible stampedes and long queues at the beginning of every academic year.
The Apply Now Campaign runs until September across the country to assist learners to make informed choices. The Deputy Minister also encouraged learners to consider Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVET) as their alternative to university education, because the country’s skills needs necessitate massive production of artisans from colleges.
He also informed learners about the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which is aimed at assisting poor and deserving students to further their studies within the post-school sector.
There are currently 21 Sector education and training authorities (SETAs), which are responsible for learnerships and other training opportunities for learners who cannot pursue further education and training.
The Department of Higher Education and Training currently runs a career development service centre to assist learners with career advice.
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