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ABET and Africa

Steve — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:05:45 +0000

Successes in the field of education have been few and far between in the last decade in South Africa, however one of the bright lights has been the cooperation between government and business in the field of adult basic education and training. Big business and government are achieving success after success in rolling out ABET programmes, which are starting to have a real effect in reducing illiteracy rates in South Africa. There has also been a real growth in the amount of accredited ABET service providers, which bodes well for the future of ABET at the Southern tip of Africa.

The ABET success story

Steve — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:02:11 +0000

ABET is one of the success stories of further education and training in South Africa. Business has committed itself, in cooperation with government to a better, more educated workforce. Adult basic education and training programs are being aggressively rolled out at business premises across the country, and business is realising that an educated workforce is the key to success in an ever more competitive global business environment. The macroeconomic effects of education are well documented, however business is also realising that ABET programs result in less absenteeism, more loyalty to the company and a more productive workforce. It’s a case of win-win, employees are happier and the business thrives.

Education and training is the key to success

Steve — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:59:12 +0000

Education and training are two of the most vital components for the success of every nation. If these components are lacking then the country will in all likelihood fall into a trap of poverty and bad governance. One merely has to look at the failed states of Africa to see the effects of disenfranchisement through lack of education. The south African government has committed itself to raising the educational levels of every learner in the country and has made it a priority to eradicate the effects of the apartheid educational policies. One of the ways that it is doing this is to partner with business to roll our ABET programmes across the country.

destination reached – ABET level 4

Steve — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:56:01 +0000

ABET level 4 is the equivalent of standard 5 or grade seven and by this point in the students path through the various ABET levels he or she is able to cope with complex mathematical tasks and ready to take part in training that could eventually result in sufficient education to be considered for a management position. If the learner / employee has reached this level without any undue problems in the learning process then the employer is strongly urged to allow the learner to continue studying. At this level the employee has demonstrated a commitment to the ABET process that should enable him or her to reach the pinnacle of the ABET learning process, which is ABET level 4.

On the road to success – ABET level 2

Steve — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:54:43 +0000

ABET level 2 is the equivalent of grade 5 and at this level the learner is beginning to grasp abstract concepts relating to mathematics and understanding more subtle nuances when reading and writing. Once the learner has reached this level then they can be said to be functionally literate and can probably function normally in society when faced with simple tasks such as opening a bank account, more purchasing a mobile cell phone. However when faced with complex tasks involving maths, reading or writing the individual will not have the skills to cope. It is recommended that the organisation encourage staff members who have reached this level to press further with their ABET studies.

An educated workforce for the 21st century

Steve — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:05 +0000

South Africa today relies less and less on unskilled labour and more on an educated workforce. Even in industries where education was traditionally a secondary concern, especially under the Apartheid government (like mining) it has been realised that a workforce that has basic levels of numeracy and literacy performs far better than one which is uneducated. A literate workforce is more motivated and contributes far more significantly to the success of the business than one which unequipped to deal with the demands of modern business. For this reason adult Basic Education and Training programs are becoming more and more popular.