More young people are leaning towards studying at TVET colleges

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges have become an option for many young people leaving the school system. The Department of Higher Education and Training says their target is to produce 30-thousand artisans each year. Between 2022 and 2023, the sector produced over 19-thousand artisans, with the aim to produce almost 27-thousand for the 2024/2025 financial year. However, crucial concerns such as lack of infrastructure, limited space and inadequate student financial assistance still hinder the 53 technical and vocational education and training, or TVET, colleges in South Africa. To highlight this, we will be taking a closer look at the benefits of studying at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges and will be joined by a number of guests, including students here at the Tshwane South Technical College, Centurion Campus, and the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.