Post-Matric Scholarships for South African Youths to explore.
Young people in South Africa have been urged to explore the post-matric opportunities provided by both government and the private sector.
Post-Matric Opportunities
There are many alternatives that are available for those who want to improve their matric results, those who want to re-write and those who want to work after matric.
Khanyisile Cele, from the Career Development Service at the Department of Higher Education and Training, said learners need to be aware that career guidance services are available to them free of charge.
Cele was speaking at a webinar on Thursday hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on post-matric opportunities available for young people.\
Cele said that as the national career development service they have the mandate to coordinate these services so that it is structured and standardized for everyone.
Speaking about opportunities available to the youth and those who just matriculated, she said they help young people explore the opportunities that will help them reach their career goals and visions. They also assist those that have not decided what it is they want to achieve to make informed career decisions.
He said those who wrote matric in 2021 need to register and write at their previous school, meanwhile, others can register online.
Following registration, the learners receive support with study guides, question papers, and memorandums.
How to Apply for Any of the Opportunities
“We are the central point where applicants leave their details and institutions come and look at their profiles to be able to contact them. Our role is purely on applications; we do not influence admissions that are solely handled by the universities,” he said.
Those who want to upload their details on CACH can use the USSD *134*225# or send a message on the WhatsApp number 078 776 8660. – SAnews