Chamber Colloquium 13 February 2014 THE WAY FORWARD

Our vision “A transformed post-school system which is an integral part of government’s policies to develop our country and improve the social, economic and cultural life of its people” White Paper Post-school E&T Core to this vision is sustainability, equity & inclusivity

CHIETA strategic priorities In support of NSDS III Enhance the skills of the existing workforce of the CS Support skills development of new entrants to the CS Respond to changing sectoral needs and priorities Strengthen and expand strategic partnerships to maximise sustainability and impact of skills development interventions Support national imperatives in relation to skills development , with emphasis on the CS

Integrated & collaborative approach Key messages from the Green Accord: Opportunities Innovation Responsibility Partnerships

Integrate green considerations across the skills development value chain Strengthening collaboration & partnerships Further dialogue/ engagements within and across sectors CHIETA chambers are key Coordination of initiatives CHIETA participation in relevant for a eg EC GSF Including government (national/provincial/local/ various depts/agencies), employers, organised labour, TVET colleges, HETs, community organisations, SETAs, quality councils Draw on international experience & lessons

Integrate green considerations across the skills development value chain Research & skills planning Continuous improvement of skills planning within the sector & the country Identify the changing needs within CS – enterprise/company level key Changes to and within occupations & occupational pathways (OFO) Changes to current and future skills needs Prioritisation

Integrate green considerations across the skills development value chain Learning programmes to address the skills need Accredited vs non-accredited/in-house learning programmes Curriculum development Various options based on need Reviewing & enhancing existing programmes, standard cross-cutting module/s, specialisations etc eg green chemistry Providers Public and private TVET and HET providers with industry Supporting ETDP practitioners/lecturer development

Integrate green considerations across the skills development value chain Funding mechanisms Career development & guidance Promotion & awareness CHIETA as an organisation

Send your suggestions/inputs to Kedibone Immediate steps Presentations available Detailed colloquium report in March 14 CHIETA Chamber meetings in April 14 Further engagements with stakeholders Send your suggestions/inputs to Kedibone kmoroane@chieta.org.za

Going green & then? A group of US universities have signed a "Green Chemistry Commitment," aimed at transforming chemistry education by graduate chemistry graduates proficient in the theory and practice of developing environmentally responsible chemicals. "The goal of green chemistry is for the term to disappear and it simply becomes how we practice chemistry," John Warner, a founder of the field of green chemistry