Appendix C: Futureintech (National ICT Awareness Programme)
Description
- A programme to raise the awareness among students, their teachers and parents, of ICT as a rewarding career. The proposed outcomes of the programme are:
- improved understanding by careers advisors of careers in science, engineering and technology;
- students will be exposed to industry role models;
- improved understanding by science, maths and technology teachers of careers in these areas and enablement of greater collaboration with industry professionals;
- significant expansion of existing programmes that promote technology careers such as Neighbourhood Engineers Awards; and
- partnerships between schools and industry will be established.
Issue(s) Addressed
- Rapid growth of the ICT sector will require an adequate supply of appropriately trained graduates. Research indicates that career decisions are made predominantly during secondary schooling. This programme is directed at actively encouraging more secondary students to make ICT their career choice. An adequate supply of ICT graduates is also important for the other GIF focus sectors and for the economy generally.
Agencies Involved
Timeline
- Development commences August/September 2003/2004;
- Regional pilots commence February 2004/2005;
- National programme commences January 2005/2006.
Total Cost (Over Four Years)
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