Schools of Specialisation

The Gauteng Provincial Department of Education introduced Schools of Specialisation (SOS) programme to give learners skills and exposure that will enable them to adapt and partake in the ever-changing skills economy. Gauteng Province is moving away from steel and gold as its main economic strongholds and start focusing on more current industries such as finance, pharmaceuticals, rail, ICT, sports and recreation. The aim of the SOS programme is to use ICT to hone skills in subjects such as mathematics, science, engineering, technology and agriculture that will contribute positively to the economy of Gauteng and beyond. The department hopes that by honing skills in these areas, it will be able to transform schools in Gauteng and help grow the skills base needed for economic growth. The department also believes that the industry and private partnerships are of paramount importance in addressing unemployment and skills shortages as they provide learners with workplace experience, learnership, artisanship and entrepreneurial skills.

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