5 tips for jobseekers in the face of the Covid-19 crisis
The coronavirus outbreak has hit every part of society, and one part of our lives that looks to be especially affected is employment. Already, preliminary modelling done by Business For South Africa (B4SA) has indicated that more than a million job losses could occur in 2020 as a result of the impact of the virus. […]
5 tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out
Having an impressive professional profile on LinkedIn is perhaps more important now than ever. With both job seekers and recruiters confined to their homes in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, now is the time to make sure your LinkedIn profile stands out among the rest. Here are five tips to help you take your […]
Get to know the Sparrow FET staff: Musa Thomo
As the world takes a collective breather in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, we invite you to sit back and get to know some of the people who keep the wheels rolling at Sparrow FET College. Musa Thomo has been a member of staff at Sparrow FET College since 2016, and was promoted to […]
Gain knowledge and upskill for free during the lockdown with these online resources
The COVID-19 outbreak has forced many people to stay at home in order to try and curb the crisis. While some people can work from home, many others are wondering how they’ll keep busy for the 21 days of the national lockdown. With a number of companies choosing to make their resources available for free […]
Sparrow hosts SES volunteer, Norbert Stoldt
As part of a new partnership with Senior Expert Services (SES), a German needs-driven volunteer programme, Sparrow Schools was proud to host Mr Norbert Stoldt from 27 January to 28 February. Mr Stoldt, a 70-year-old retiree, and former yearslong Red Cross volunteer visited Sparrow as part of a knowledge exchange programme, led by SES. Norbert’s lifelong experience […]
New maths lab to multiply opportunities for Combined School learners
Learners at the Sparrow Combined Technical Skills School now have access to state-of-the-art educational technology to help them further their mathematics skills. This is after the new Maths Laboratory at the school was officially opened on 27 February. The new lab, built in partnership with PG Impact Partners Group Employee Foundation, will serve approximately 163 learners in […]
Sparrow FET College opens George Marsh Training Centre
In alignment with the Sparrow Schools Educational Trust’s vision to expand our students’ capability to earn a livelihood, Sparrow FET College was proud to officially open the newly completed George Marsh Training Centre on 23 January 2020. The centre, which will accommodate approximately 240 unemployed youth, was opened with great fanfare, and Sparrow was honoured […]
