Attention: Media For Immediate Release 26August 2013 HIGHER EDUCATION DEPUTY MINISTER ENCOURAGES YOUNG WOMEN TO PARTAKE IN SCARCE SKILLS PROGRAMMES Young women of today must begin to claim their space in traditional male dominated areas of expertise so that they can also make a positive contribution to the South African economy. This is the view expressed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mduduzi Manana, MP, as he ends off his Women’s Month Programme. Under the theme“Ayashosholoza Amakhosikazi”, will launch the Apply Now/Khetha Career Guidance Campaign and Women in Rail, in Aurora Gils High School. Through this programme, the Deputy Minister will address girl’s high schools and inform them of different career choices in the Rail and Transport sector as well as available application procedures for post school and training institutions. “South Africa has been characterised by a myriad of discriminatory practices against women which have made them to be the biggest victims of unfair policies. Young women in particular have become the least represented in areas of scarce and critical skills and there is a need for government and its socio economic partners to redress these imbalances,” says the Deputy Minister. The details of the event are as follows: Venue: Aurora Gils High School, 1764 Bendile Rd, Zola North, Soweto, Date: 29 August 2013 Time: 7h30 – 8h30 Members of the media are invited to attend. Media enquiries Mr. Lwando Mahlasela 082 440 5305 [email protected] Mr. Calvin Nkosi 084 739 5468 [email protected] Note to Editors: During the month of August, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training will undertake working visits to four Girls’ High Schools to outline various opportunities available for women in areas of scarce and critical skills. This will be done in partnership with institutions that offer training and support on these particular areas. The visits will focus on Maritime, Mining, Rail and Aviation. Issued by the Department of Higher Education and Training
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