Common use of Increased Access to TVET and Community Colleges Clause in Contracts

Increased Access to TVET and Community Colleges. Description of the programme This programme seeks to find ways to give expression to the wider implementation of second chance matric as well as community education. DHET is currently implementing a number of interventions about community colleges and that efforts are being undertaken in this regard, which need to be expanded. It also highlights the role that some companies are already playing in this regard and the importance of integrating this into community education efforts. These activities are envisaged as important in opening up diverse life-long learning opportunities for individuals and communities within a community context, so that they can improve their quality of life, progress into other post- school institutions, improve chances of finding work, and start and sustain businesses. Interventions • Social Partners will work collaboratively to create different models of community-based institutions that offer programmes (including both formal and non-formal opportunities). This with the intention of ensuring that these activities are implemented as widely as possible. Factors critical for success • Required funding is made available.

Increased Access to TVET and Community Colleges. Description of the programme This programme seeks to find ways to give expression to the wider implementation of second chance matric as well as community education. DHET is currently implementing a number of interventions about community colleges and that efforts are being undertaken in this regard, which need to be expanded. It also highlights the role that some companies are already playing in this regard and the importance of integrating this into community education efforts. These activities are envisaged as important in opening up diverse life-long learning opportunities for individuals and communities within a community context, so that they can improve their quality of life, progress into other post- school institutions, improve chances of finding work, and start and sustain businesses. Interventions •  Social Partners will work collaboratively to create different models of community-based institutions that offer programmes (including both formal and non-formal opportunities). This with the intention of ensuring that these activities are implemented as widely as possible. Factors critical for success •  Required funding is made available.