Further Education, Scholarships & Career Opportunities
Successful participants may access:
FETSI Grad Elevate is a digital skills and career acceleration programme for final-year and postgraduate students from registered TVET colleges and universities. The programme focuses on emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), and prepares students for the world of work by bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. It is delivered through on-campus events hosted at participating institutions, giving students direct access to industry experts, technology training, and career opportunities.
The programme combines digital skills training, industry exposure, and career readiness support. Through partnerships with organisations such as WeThinkCode_ and Google OG, students receive training in Generative AI and other in-demand digital skills. Industry speakers and employers share insights on current technology trends, job roles, and recruitment pathways. Institutions may invite FETSI Impact Hub to deliver the programme on their campus for final-year and postgraduate students.
Awareness & Inspiration
On-campus digital career conferences introducing students to AI, emerging technologies, and future job opportunities.
Skills Development
Hands-on digital skills training, including Google Generative AI learning and practical technology workshops.
Industry Exposure
Engagement with employers through panel discussions, career talks, and insight into real job openings and internships.
Career Pathway Support
Guidance on Learnerships, interviews, graduate programmes, and linking students to partner organisations for opportunities.
Career Pathway Support
Guidance on CVs, interviews, graduate programmes, and linking students to partner organisations for opportunities.
Participants gain access to ongoing learning resources, industry updates, mentorship, and further digital skills opportunities through FETSI Impact Hub and its partners, supporting lifelong learning and career progression in the digital economy.
Successful participants may access:
Host FETSI Grad Elevate on Your Campus
Invite FETSI Impact Hub to deliver our AI and digital skills programme for your final-year and postgraduate students at your university or TVET college.
Empowering Future Digital Leaders.
Equip your students with in-demand digital and AI skills, career guidance, and direct exposure to industry opportunities.
FETSI Impact Hub invites universities, TVET colleges, corporates, development partners, and sponsors to collaborate in delivering the FETSI Grad Elevate programme across South Africa. Institutions can apply to host the programme on campus for their final-year and postgraduate students, providing them with access to cutting-edge digital and AI skills training, industry speakers, and career readiness support.
Sponsors and partners have the opportunity to support inclusive skills development, showcase their commitment to ESG and transformation, and connect directly with emerging talent. Through sponsorship and partnership, organisations contribute to building a digitally skilled, employment-ready, and inclusive workforce while gaining brand visibility, recruitment access, and social impact recognition.