The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is set to launch a new initiative aimed at boosting technical and vocational education in the province.

Western Cape Minister of Education, Jaco Londt, will officially announce the Technical Schools Revitalisation Programme on Thursday, 22 October, at Bellville Technical High School.

Programme outline

Londt will be joined by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and representatives from Certify Academy to launch the programme and outline plans to strengthen the technical education ecosystem.

The launch event will take place from 09:00 to 10:30 at the school,in Labiance, at the corner of Strand and College roads, Bellville. Registration for media will open at 08:45.

Revitalising technical education

The Technical Schools Revitalisation Programme in South Africa is a national and provincial initiative designed to modernise technical and vocational high schools, upgrade physical workshops to legal and safety standards, provide modern machinery and technology, and train technical teachers to better prepare learners for industry demands and the economy

The department has invited media to cover the launch and engage with the Minister, Premier and partners on the implementation plan.

For more information contact Monique Mortlock-Malgas, Media Liaison Officer to Londt, at Monique.Mortlock@westerncape.gov.za.

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