Mannie says that with the lower grant, smaller businesses and manufacturers will be reluctant to engage in training initiatives due to high training costs. The remaining 20% will be redirected to the Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas), who are focused on professional qualifications as opposed to on-the-job training.
Seifsa is represented by the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Seta (Merseta) which trained more artisans than any other Seta. A sector hit by the recession cannot afford to be losing out on more training, Mannie tells the Citizen website.
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