The Free State provincial government‚ in partnership with an Indian multinational‚ on Monday sent 50 students on a six month information and communications technology (ICT) training programme in India.
This brings the total number of South African students on the Tech Mahindra ICT programme in India to 100.
Upon completion of the ICT programme‚ the Free State government would assist with placement of the students in various government departments and entities.
In addition to this group of ICT students‚ nine students would be studying pharmacy at the Manipal Medical University‚ in the Kanataka State of India.
The Free State government identified pharmacy as one of the scarce skills in the province‚ particularly manufacturing pharmacists.
“The development of our economy lies in the growth of our people through education”‚ said Free State Premier Ace Magashule.
“Our focus on education has yielded excellent results over the past five years and we will continue to tirelessly work towards growing and strengthening the professional skills base in the province‚ and the country as a whole.”
RDM News Wire.
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