Education & Training Company News in South Africa

UCT GSB brings leadership development expertise to Joburg

[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] The UCT Graduate School of Business is bringing its unique brand of leadership development to Johannesburg this August to give executives much needed tools to master the storm of current global business. 22 May 2013 09:36

Re-dreaming the economy: why creative entrepreneurs are the future

[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] When someone says they're an artist or creative, the response usually is: "yes fine, but when are you going to get a real job?" But evidence from around the world shows that, far from being something nice on the side, art and creativity actually contribute significantly to the economy, especially if coupled with entrepreneurship. 21 May 2013 08:44

Portfolio Night Johannesburg: Bizcommunity launches a shooting star

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity is pleased to announce a worthy winner of the ticket to attend McCann Johannesburg's Portfolio Night initiative coming up this Wednesday, 22 May 2013, as judged by Biz creative director Terry Levin ! 20 May 2013 14:13

Eduloan continues to adapt to the changing landscape of education

[Issued by Eduloan] The purpose of education is to equip an individual with skills to become a better individual. 20 May 2013 12:16

ICESA

ICESA College calls on public to donate blankets to winter charity drive

[Issued by ICESA] Staff and students of ICESA College encourage you to spread some warmth this winter by donating a blanket to someone in need. Blankets can be dropped off at the ICESA City Campus, situated at 563 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street between 15 May - 15 June 2013, and will be distributed to homeless adults and children, throughout the Durban area. 20 May 2013 11:11

Is the MBA keeping up with the needs of business?

[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] New research shows that an MBA continues to be a ticket to increased earning power and senior roles but that the demand for sustainable and responsible management education is growing. 20 May 2013 10:03

Matrics of 2013, are you prepared for 2014?

[Issued by Eduloan] It's your matric year and you are faced with tight deadlines - the looming exams, heaps of administrative paperwork, trying to enjoy time with family and friends, participating in extra-curricular activities as well as preparing for the Matric Dance. Whether you really want to enjoy your final year of school or whether you are looking forward to getting this year behind you, we have three steps to make sure that you are ready for 2014: 17 May 2013 13:26

McCann Worldgroup

35 countries: 63 cities: Portfolio Night now on in Joburg

[Issued by McCann Worldgroup] Putting together the first ever Portfolio Night for southern Africa is a tall order, but industry and sponsor support will make it all possible for the host, McCann Johannesburg. Portfolio Night will take place on Wednesday 22 May, and looks set to be a highlight on the advertising industry's calendar. It will bring together 150 creative hopefuls, and the best in the business, for a fast-paced evening of career-shaping advice, networking, and for some, recruitment offers. 17 May 2013 12:02

Students, don't forget to enter Biz's Portfolio Night competition!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] A reminder once again to all branding, design or advertising students in Jozi to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week, Wednesday, 22 May! Complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday, 20 May. You will need to create a MyBiz Profile if you don't have one already. 17 May 2013 11:04

Three ways to reduce project failure

[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] Taking a strategic approach to project management increases the success rate of business projects. 17 May 2013 10:03

Reminder for Jozi students to enter Portfolio Night competition on Biz

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Branding, design or advertising students in Jozi, don't forget to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week Wednesday, 22 May 2013! Simply complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday 20 May. 16 May 2013 14:10

Surviving economic anarchy - five strategic steps to growth

[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] Dr Grant Sieff, director of the Strategic Thinking and Execution for Growth Programme at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business, offers five steps towards thinking strategically to enable growth in tough times. 16 May 2013 12:49

GetSmarter

UCT and GetSmarter launches first of its kind short course in graphic design

[Issued by GetSmarter] With the rise of content marketing and social media, marketing has become a lot more visual. As such, the ability to create captivating and enticing graphics, and to optimise graphic design within a business context, is now a competitive advantage for almost every business. To meet this need, employees who possess the skills to effectively manage outsourced design projects or complete basic design work on-demand are now favoured. 15 May 2013 13:11

Boston College

Travel, tourism and traffic is what put this Boston graduate on the road to success

[Issued by Boston College] Growing up in the small village of Dithakong East, 15km outside Mafikeng, a young Thabiso Khambule would sit for hours recording his own voice, editing his 'reports' and then playing them back to himself - loving the sound of hearing his own voice 'on the radio'. Today he is a familiar voice to thousands of Jacaranda FM listeners as he guides them through the traffic each day with his traffic reports. 15 May 2013 12:22

Be big on biz with Portfolio Night and Bizcommunity - competition

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] If you are a branding, design or advertising student in Johannesburg, by Thursday next week your life may have changed forever! After years of negotiations, the largest one-day advertising portfolio review in the world, Portfolio Night, is finally making it to Johannesburg, South Africa - and Bizcommunity, in conjunction with McCann Johannesburg, has one ticket of the coveted 150 to give away. 15 May 2013 11:32

CRF

Careerssa.net: Helping graduates shift from campus to corporate

[Issued by CRF] Graduates are making mistakes that can be prevented and that could be stopping them from landing their dream job. 15 May 2013 08:52

CRF

Corporates step up to address skills shortage

[Issued by CRF] Corporates step up to supplement basic education 14 May 2013 12:11

The Open Window

The Open Window invites you to discover a career in visual communication

[Issued by The Open Window] The Open Window School of Visual Communication has established itself over the last 19 years as one of the finest art and design higher education institutions. 14 May 2013 10:44

Getting the right career advice

[Issued by Eduloan] Why it's important to decide what you want to study early 13 May 2013 13:20