Staff Reporter
A group of 14 bright sparks from Proteus Technical High School in Atlantis have wrapped up a high-tech crash course in coding, robotics and data science thanks to a cutting-edge skills drive by West Coast College.
The two-week training bootcamp, held at the college’s Atlantis campus, was backed by BankSETA and the Western Cape Education Department.
It gave school-leavers a fast track into the digital jobs of tomorrow.
And it wasn’t all classroom talk.
These Grade 12 learners got hands-on with robots, software and data tools, prepping them for the digital frontline of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
West Coast College principal Lungisa Mbulawa said the training showed just how powerful partnerships in education can be.
“The training sessions that took place here have not only empowered learners with valuable digital skills aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) but also demonstrated the incredible potential of collaboration between basic and higher education. This initiative is a shining example of what can be achieved when we work together to address the skills shortage, particularly in the ever-evolving digital space,” said Mbulawa.
The programme ended on a high with a ceremony in Malmesbury, celebrating the teens’ dedication and drive.
West Coast College’s acting deputy principal, André Muller, said the training marked the start of a promising partnership with Proteus Technical High School.
Muller said the college was eager to build on the success of the programme and hoped to roll out similar projects in the future to help bridge the digital skills gap.