inished School? What Next? Wednesday, 04 June 2014 Life has gotten so much easier, Thanks to Western Cape Government. If you feel lost in searching FET colleges or joining the Police or Military to even starting your own business, all you can find information is now available. Universities and FET Colleges Have you thought about going to university? The Western Cape has four universities that offer various courses: Finished school but didnt get into university? An alternative is to study at a Further Education and Training (FET) college. The Department of Higher Education and Training has a helpline that you can contact to verify a FET college: 0800 872 2222. Here is some more information about what you should look for before registering at a college: Confirm the registration status of the college with the Department of Higher Education and Training. Ask for a brochure with information about the college and the qualifications that it offers. Study the student agreement carefully before enrolling. Make sure you get information on semester and examination timetables. Verify claims that the college offers internationally recognised qualifications. Be on the lookout for the false use of the names of world-renowned colleges. Check if a qualification that you want to register for has an NQF accreditation. Start Your Own Business Finished with school and thinking of starting your own business? Here is some information on finance and skills development opportunities, as well as help offered by various government organisations to young entrepreneurs. Assistance for Young Entrepreneurs Business Training and Mentorship Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA): Department of Labour Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and the Skills Levy You can also contact the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for help with financing your business or developing an existing one. A Career in the Police or Military South African Police Service (SAPS) The South African Police Service (SAPS) offers careers in various fields. You can become a police official or a civilian employee. Most police officials are directly involved in preventing, combating or investigating crime. Other police officials and civilian personnel carry out support functions. Careers in the South African Police Service If you are interested in joining the South African Police Service, you need to meet the following requirements: Be a South African citizen. Have a Grade 12 (Standard 10) Senior Certificate. Be at least 18 years old and under 30 years old. Have a valid drivers licence. No criminal record. Be physically, mentally and medically fit. Have good communication skills. Act decisively and without hesitation. Be a calm and even-tempered person. The SAPS recruits throughout the year. Keep an eye on the Sunday newspapers for job adverts. South African National Defence Force (SANDF) The Department of Defence employs young, fit and healthy South Africans. New members will serve for a two-year period. At the end of the two-year contract you can choose to carry on serving in the SANDF or to become a civilian again, although you will need to continue serving in the Reserve Force. Careers in the SANDF SA Army SA Air Force SA Navy SA Military Health Service Special Forces If you are interested in joining the SANDF, you need to meet the following requirements: Be a South African citizen. Be between the ages of 18 and 22 (although graduates up to the age of 26 can also join). Not area bound. Have no criminal record. Preferably single. Medically fit. Prepared for basic military training, functional training and to serve in uniform. Keep an eye on the press for SANDF recruitment drives. westerncape.gov.za or go to any Seta
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