The Richfield Polokwane Campus has embarked on an exciting new chapter through a strategic partnership with Fetsi Impact Hub, aimed at expanding access to future-focused digital skills in Limpopo.

This week, the Richfield Polokwane campus is hosting the Generation AI Non-Technical Skills Programme — a three-day immersive experience designed to equip participants with practical artificial intelligence literacy, without requiring any coding or technical background. Running from Wednesday to Friday, the programme opens the doors of opportunity to young people, professionals, entrepreneurs and public sector leaders eager to understand how Generative AI is reshaping the world of work.

At the heart of the initiative is a shared vision: ensuring that communities beyond South Africa’s major metros are not left behind in the AI revolution.

Through hands-on sessions and real-world use cases, participants explore how AI can enhance writing, research, productivity and analysis, while also engaging critically with issues of ethics, data privacy and responsible technology use. The focus is not simply on using tools, but on understanding their impact — positioning attendees to adapt confidently to an increasingly AI-enabled economy.

Campus Manager Mr Shivambu welcomed participants at the opening session, emphasising the importance of bringing globally relevant skills directly to local communities.

“This programme represents more than training,” he noted. “It represents access. It ensures that our students and community members in Limpopo are equipped to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.”

The partnership reflects a growing recognition that digital inclusion must extend beyond urban innovation corridors. By embedding AI literacy into accessible, community-facing programming, the collaboration reinforces Polokwane’s role as a regional gateway to opportunity.

The initiative is further strengthened through collaboration with leading ecosystem partners including Google , bringing global-standard insight into a locally grounded learning environment. Together, these partnerships ensure that participants are not merely exposed to trends, but are trained in practical applications aligned with evolving workplace demands.

Importantly, the Generation AI programme is free to attend — removing financial barriers that often prevent emerging talent from accessing cutting-edge digital education. The accessibility of the programme reflects a broader commitment to community upliftment and economic mobility.

Across South Africa, conversations about the AI skills gap continue to intensify. While universities and bootcamps debate how best to produce work-ready graduates, initiatives such as this demonstrate that collaboration between higher education institutions and innovation hubs can create immediate, tangible impact.

For Limpopo’s aspiring entrepreneurs, graduates and professionals, the programme offers more than awareness — it offers readiness. By strengthening AI literacy, productivity skills and ethical understanding, the partnership supports employability, workplace adaptability and long-term resilience.

As the digital economy accelerates, regions that invest in inclusive skills development will define the next chapter of growth. Through this strategic collaboration, Richfield Polokwane Campus signals its intent to ensure that Limpopo is not a spectator in the AI era, but an active participant shaping its future.