1. Fasset Update October / November 2012

2. Fasset Initiatives Fasset Update October / November 2012

3. Fasset’s Strategy 2012 / 2013 Fasset focuses on transforming the profile of the sector through implementing Pivotal Programmes. These strategic goals align to the DHET’s. Pivotal Programmes Learnership Cash Grant (LCG) Strategic Cash Grant (SCG) Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) Grant NSFAS Loan Repayment Grant (NLRG) Development Projects Transformation (Learners funded on Pivotal Programmes) African learners African learners with a disability Fasset Update October / November 2012

4. Fasset’s Strategy 2012 / 2013 Fasset is focusing on new relationships in order to extend the skills development reach in implementing a career pipeline approach. Further Education Training (FET) Colleges Universities Addressing skills need in the public sector Provincial footprint, focus on rural areas Fasset Update October / November 2012

5. What’s New at Fasset? Fasset Update October / November 2012 Fasset has launched some new and exciting initiatives: NSFAS Loan Repayment Grant Employed learner or an employer representative may apply African learners will be relieved of the NSFAS financial burden Internship Programme Accreditation Internships that fall into the graduate work-based category New Website Improved navigation

6. Grant Deadlines Fasset Update October / November 2012 Grant Implementation Year 2012 (Jan to Dec) Assessor and Moderator Grant (AMG)15 February 2013 Strategic Cash Grant (SCG)15 February 2013 Small Medium & Micro Enterprises (SMME) Grant15 February 2013 Learnership Cash Grant (LCG)15 February 2013 NSFAS Loan Repayment Grant (NLRG)15 February 2013 Mandatory Grant (MG)30 June 2013

7. Development Projects Designed to assist unemployed learners (NQF levels 4 – 8) and bridge the gap between theoretical learning and workplace experience Fasset has approved 13 new projects for this year. Details on each project can be found on the website: www.fasset.org.zawww.fasset.org.za Currently conducting a Tracer study to evaluate the impact of the projects that have already completed. Focus is moving more towards bridging programmes Bridging Programmes for Access to Higher Education Academic Programmes that Lead to Academic/Professional Body Qualifications and Designations Bridging Programmes for Access to Employment Fasset Update October / November 2012

8. Lifelong Learning Calendar This calendar is subject to change MonthTopicsTarget Occupations October 2012 Compliance with Changes in Legislation 2012 Legislative (All) November 2012 Fasset 2013 Strategy Implementation HR (SDFs, HR Professionals) November 2012 Management and Leadership Leadership and Management (Junior and Middle Managers) March 2013Budget & Tax Update 2013Legislative (All) May 2013 How to Manage your Business and Grow your Client Base Leadership and Management (Middle and Senior Managers) Fasset Update October / November 2012

9. Career Guidance Fasset has an intensive National Career Guidance campaign in line with NSDS III and makes use of the following platforms: Fasset Brand Ambassadors: currently running in 9 institutions (FETs and Universities) Print and online advertising Exhibitions Print and digital motivational material Social media Partnerships Fasset Update October / November 2012

10. Thank You For more information please contact the Fasset Call Centre on 086 101 0001 or visit www.fasset.org.za Fasset Update October / November 2012