The Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize, MP, will, on Saturday, 18 February 2012, host an Education Indaba at the Old Kwazulu Natal Legislature in Ulundi, Kwazulu Natal.
Under the theme: “Community outreach on career options and post school opportunities for the youth”, the Indaba seeks to support learners from the rural areas of Mahlabathini and Kwa-Nongoma in accessing information about post school education and training opportunities.
At this Indaba, learners will get information on how to access the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), they will be assisted on how to make career choices, and also how to get information on different career options in Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges, universities, learnerships and apprenticeships.
The Indaba will also be in partnership with the Kwazulu Natal Departments of Education and Economic Development and Tourism, as well as key partners such as the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
The details of the Indaba are as follows:
Date: 18 February 2012
Time: 9h00 to 16h00
Venue: Old Legislature Building, Ulundi
All media are invited.
Enquiries:
Mr. Lwando Mahlasela
Tel: 012 312 5275
Cell: 082 440 5305
E-mail: mahlasela.l@dhet.gov.za
Deputy Minister Mkhize to host Education Indaba
