Engineering gender equity The United Nation Commission on the status of women made an astounding claim in 2014 that Sub-Saharan Africa needed 2,5 million engineers and technicians just to improve access to clean water and sanitiation. In 2013, the Engineering Council of South Africa said only 11% of the engineers registered with the council were women and only 4% were professional women engineers. Furthermore, the Council has estimated that, while growing numbers of women enrol for engineering at university, 70% of women with engineering degrees leave their jobs soon after starting, a rate far higher than that of men. The…
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Before COVID-19 reached our shores, many educators in the post-school education and training sector were not convinced of the need for online learning. After all, practical, hands-on experience has always formed the foundation of vocational training. However, the restrictions imposed on in-person learning due to the pandemic forced many lecturers to revise their views on online learning, as online learning technology rapidly became the main mode of delivery in higher education. Students are increasingly learning remotely and attending in person in the classroom on a rotational basis, if at all. All indications are that today’s tech-savvy youth are adapting well…
Sometimes the right choice is pretty obvious There’s no denying that COVID-19 has rocked the economy. Companies that were around since before we were born have closed, the national airline has been grounded, and the transport industry was literally brought to a standstill when workers were told to stay at home. The global economy has slowed, reducing exports, forcing prices lower and drying up demand. Sales in many industries are lower as people try to save more and spend less. Sounds like plenty of reasons for pessimism, right? But, it’s also a good time to remember that the pandemic is…
Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here. How does COVID-19 impact gap year plans? Coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to have an impact on your gap year, whether you plan to travel, or stay local and get a job. It’s likely that as guidance from UK governments, and other countries change you might need to review or, in some cases, reschedule your plans. A gap year offers you the opportunity to gain skills and experiences, while giving you time to reflect and focus on…
Astrophysicist superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson pulls no punches. The world’s favourite scientist talks climate change, why he doesn’t fear death, and whether he thinks Elon Musk’s mission to Mars will succeed. This interview with Larry King brings clarity to ambition, perseverance and self-belief for anybody who doubts their own talents or capabilities. One of the most inspirational humans we at Career Planet have followed. Watch the interview here.
Even before Covid-19 changed the way we live and work, many companies here and around the world were moving toward remote working. In tech and knowledge-based industries, it was actually beginning to become normal to have employees off-site. The sudden impact of a global pandemic caught many of us off guard. Employers didn’t have the right systems in place and office workers had to adapt to a new reality. Although it’s true that most of us love to take a day or two off work when we can, the majority of office workers feel more confident and secure in the…
As technology advances, the role of print in our professional and leisure lives seems to become more uncertain. There is, however, growing evidence that print is far from obsolete, as researchers and consumers discover the benefits of print over digital. Yes, we all dive in and jump from platform to platform, hungrily engaging with content that varies from social gossip, mindless distractions, entertainment news to international politics and global warming. But mostly, these are all shallow dives; skimming from one trending topic to the next. This is called Digital snacking. And it has a place in all our lives. A…
Season 2 of ‘Sponsors of Brave’ is now open for nominations – calling all aspiring, current, or recently graduated and community service healthcare students boldly and bravely changing the world around them. Johannesburg, September 9, 2020 — The 2020 Sponsors of Brave campaign – a partnership between Adcock Ingram OTC and News24 – aims to celebrate the unsung heroes and brave professionals in healthcare. In particular, season 2 recognises that pursuing a career in healthcare during the height of a pandemic is the definition of a Generation of Brave and aims to shine a spotlight on the succession of healthcare…
Olga Davids from WHD Engineering is a graduate from the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator (CFERI) programme offered by False Bay College. Whilst she completed her incubation in 2019, her husband and business partner, Warren Davids, completed his qualification at Westlake nearly 20 years ago. (2001) This brief story relates to their entrepreneurial journey from 2015, culminating in a successful application for funding in March 2020. This funding will position them strategically for growth into the next few years. In February 2015, after years of experience in the engineering industry and working in various roles / positions for a…
The economic and academic uncertainties created by COVID-19 is causing high levels of anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness and fear. This impacts on the performance of individuals, and can severely affect the skills development and education goals across the whole education sector – our universities, TVET colleges, CET colleges, skill and work-based learning centres, as well as our private higher education institutions. HIGHER HEALTH, as the national agency of the Department of Higher Education and Training dedicated to student and staff wellbeing, is leading a comprehensive post-schooling education sector response to COVID-19. Its latest intervention addresses the mental health needs…