A lack of education and training can be a major stumbling block in life, but the good news is that it's never too late to get qualified.
Do you feel intimidated when speaking to business people? Does the idea of classroom learning scare you?
Being illiterate not only limits opportunities for employment but it can severely affect confidence levels, especially in the workplace.
Whether you are addressing a current employer or interacting with an interviewer, you could miss an opportunity to advance your career if you lack the confidence that education brings.
There is an estimated 3.3 million illiterate adults in South Africa and if you fall into this statistic Adult Basic Education and Training(Abet) might be the way out. Abet is available to adults who want to finish their basic education.
It aims to provide basic learning tools, knowledge and skills, and provides participants with nationally recognised qualifications.
According to the Western Cape Government website:
The four levels of ABET training are equivalent to Grades R to 9.
ABET includes training in literacy and communication, mathematical literacy, mathematical sciences, natural science, arts and culture, life orientation, technology, human and social science, economic and management science.
The Abet programmes focus on training individuals within the small business, wholesale and retail, travel and tourism, applied agriculture, early childhood development and health care sectors.
Do you want to join an Abet programme?
Get more information by contacting Career Help helpline on 086 999 0123, sending a message to 0722 045 056
or emailing careerhelp@dhet.gov.za
Watch this video to see how Abet is making a difference in the lives of ordinary South Africans.
