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  • Careerssa.net: Helping graduates shift from campus to corporate

    Graduates are making mistakes that can be prevented and that could be stopping them from landing their dream job. Attending graduation and obtaining a degree is the day that all students look forward to.

  • Is Getting a Certificate Better Than Getting a Degree?

    Going to university is still one of the best ways to set yourself up for success in the workforce, but not every job in the 21st century economy requires a four-year degree. Sometimes a certificate is all you need to get on your desired career path. Indeed, according to a new report from the Georgetown…

  • Going To Grade 10 Next Year?

    So you’re in grade nine and you can’t wait to choose the subjects that you would like to study from grade 10 to 12. Take time to stop and think carefully about which subjects you are about to choose.

  • Study at Boston to pursue your passion for sport as a career

    Do you have football fever or cricket mania? Perhaps you should consider studying sport administration through Boston City Campus & Business College and making a career out of your passion for sport.

  • What is a bursary?

    A bursary is a monetary award that is granted on the basis of financial need. Bursaries are different than scholarships. Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded for academic achievement. Bursaries are financial-need based awards that do not have to be repaid with money. However some bursaries require that you ‘pay back’ your bursary by committing…

  • What Students Should Look for When Choosing a College

    Choosing a college can be a daunting and stressful decision in any young person’s life. Deciding what you are going to study, and where, is your first step to ensuring you will graduate with the right skills to find that all-important job and build your career.

  • Looking ahead into 2014

    2013 has been an important milestone in the growth of ACTIVATE! and nothing says more about the magic that Activators bring than this quote from Landy Wright, ACTIVATE! Training Director, “I continue to be amazed and awed by the experience of bringing together so many young people who are driving positive change in South Africa.…

  • Graduating and Unemployed? 7 Jobs You Should Say No To

    So you have graduated with qualification in hand. Times are tough, but saying no to these jobs won’t be.

  • Gift-Giving on a Budget

    Your best friend’s birthday is coming up, but you just spent the last of the money in your bank account on textbooks for your English class. Christmas approaches (along with finals), but you haven’t even started your shopping, and you don’t know how you’ll pay for gifts for your family and friends.

  • The key to navigating the modern career landscape in 2014

    Online education company, GetSmarter, has launched its 2014 Career Guide. This annual publication is a practical guide in support of life-long learning and career growth, available for free download at www.getsmarter.co.za.

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