MICT SETA Virtual Capacity Building Workshop and 3D Expo 

The MICT SETA will host a Roundtable Dialogue, Virtual Capacity Building Workshop on Career Development Services and a 3D Career Exhibition on 22 June 2021.

The purpose of the Virtual Capacity Building workshop is to provide access and support on career development services and information on post-school education and training opportunities in the media and ICT sector. The workshop seeks to provide basic orientation to career development and information on post-school education and training opportunities. Through this workshop, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Khetha CDS, will equip Career Development Practitioners with information and guidelines on the provision of career development. 

The 3D virtual career exhibition aims to expose audiences to career opportunities available to learners, youth and unemployed youth, post-school; providing relevant information that will equip them to make the right career decisions. 

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) developing an environment that is disruptive and digitally transforming the way we live, study and work, the expo will utilise 4IR activities such as virtual reality to deliver a unique, and engaging exhibition, generating interest through a visually rich and interactive environment.

The Roundtable discussion will host stakeholders in our key sub-sectors under the following theme: “Skills development as an enabler to economic recovery and driver of the digital economy”. It will explore the following topical discussions:

• 4IR creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship – SMME support in skills development initiatives for job creation. 
• Skills required for the 4IR: Workforce Readiness, Soft Skills, Technical Skills and Entrepreneurial skills 
• Collaboration and alignment of stakeholders in broader ecosystem to align objectives and outcomes for impact – industry, government, labour, educational institutions 
• Increase access to, and delivery of industry and occupationally directed priority programmes and work placements – importance of TVET system 
• Focus on marginalised communities ensuring inclusivity – Youth, women and people living with disabilities, to alleviate poverty, inequality and unemployment. 

To join the event visit: https://mictsetacapacitybuildingworkshopandcareerexpo.org.za/

For more information please contact the Marketing and Communications Team:

Ms. Xabiso Matshikiza – xabiso.matshikiza@affectionate-matsumoto.105-19-54-230.plesk.page 

Mr. Kgothatso Molefe – kgothatso.molefe@affectionate-matsumoto.105-19-54-230.plesk.page 

Ms. Bellinda Mabunda – bellinda.mabunda@affectionate-matsumoto.105-19-54-230.plesk.page