Absa in Gauteng dedicates 67 minutes to 600 matriculants on Mandela Day

Banie Claasen, Gauteng South Managing Executive at Absa.

Matriculants at Phumula Gardens Secondary School receive career guidance from Absa bank executives.

Over 600 matriculants receive career guidance from bank executives and build the skills they need to make the critical transition from education into the world of work.

Absa spared 67 minutes in contributing towards education and skills today in the East Rand community of Gauteng. This was just one of many initiatives the bank participated in to commemorate Nelson Mandela day.

Over 600 Matriculants from Phumula Gardens, Villa Lisa and Rondebult High Schools were fully prepared for a new term and received career guidance and ‘ReadytoWork’ training from Absa bank executives. ‘ReadytoWork’ is a curriculum launched by Absa and aimed at helping young people build the skills they need to make the critical transition from education into the world of work.

“A lack of workplace knowledge is a huge stumbling block for graduates entering the world of work. It limits their ability to access work and their ability to cope in a work environment. Career guidance is also crucial for Matriculants looking to further their education and be employed one day,” says Banie Claasen, Gauteng South Managing Executive at Absa.

“For over 600 Matriculants in the East Rand community today, obtaining career guidance and training on the world of work through our ‘ReadytoWork’ curriculum will be life transforming,” he adds.

Absa recently afforded 100 students from Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges (formerly known as FET Colleges) in the south of Gauteng, the opportunity to create a critical foundation for their careers through practical experience and observations in the world of work for a full week. The bank had the greatest number of learners participating in the programme since its launch.

“We are proud to be active participants in continuing Madiba’s legacy and passion for education by bridging these students’ entry into the world of work,” Claasen concludes.