FOLLOW UP - Sci-Bono Discovery Centre invests in business leaders of tomorrow

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GUEST – Abbey Witbooi - Chairperson of the Board of Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

The Be Entrepreneurial programme aims to turn budding entrepreneurs into employment creators of the future The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is acting to stimulate entrepreneurship in young people, teaching the skills youngsters need to start and run successful businesses, and to reduce the record-high rate of unemployment in South Africa. In partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), Sci-Bono is taking the JA Entrepreneurship multi-certification programme into select Gauteng schools where 1 230 Grade 8 to 11 learners will attend the programme as an extramural subject.
14 Mar 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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