TVET colleges forum kicks off with groundbreaking imbizo
The Gauteng Free State TVET Colleges Communications and Marketing Forum hosted its first imbizo at the Goldfields TVET College in Welkom, Free State, from February 26 to March 2.
The Gauteng Free State TVET Colleges Communications and Marketing Forum hosted its first imbizo at the Goldfields TVET College in Welkom, Free State, from February 26 to March 2.
This landmark gathering united TVET Colleges from the Gauteng and Free State, bringing together passionate educators, marketing professionals, and stakeholders to shape a roadmap for the year ahead.
Officials from the Gauteng and Free State TVET/CET regional office joined the event to offer moral support to the colleges.
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Forum chairperson Zuko Mbolekwa opened the proceedings, setting the tone for energising, impacted engagement.
Designed to ignite innovative marketing strategies, the imbizo was a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strategic planning.
A key highlight was the Drive By Campaign, which made waves in 2024 and will create an even greater impact in 2025 in Gauteng and Free State.
Beyond marketing initiatives, the forum focused on building powerful partnerships to drive innovation and growth in the education and training sector.
A major highlight was a thought-provoking presentation by officials from Inseta (Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority), who shed light on the crucial role of Skills Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) in fostering collaboration between TVET colleges and SETAs.
Adding to the wealth of knowledge, Mr T Mokono, deputy director for marketing and communications outreach at DHET, delivered an insightful session on emerging marketing trends.
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He inspired attendees with actionable strategies to seize opportunities and elevate marketing efforts in the education sector.
The engagement at the imbizo has set the stage for a year of creativity, innovation, and dynamic marketing within the TVET College sector.
The forum reinforced the importance of strategic collaboration, ensuring that 2025 will be a year of transformative campaigns and ground-breaking partnerships.
