Join SATSA's Bridging the Digital Divide Project with GIZ and atingi,
a campaign to promote tourism as a career and address skills gaps in South Africa.
What Is The Bridging The Digital Divide (BDD) Project
SATSA in partnership with The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Atingi is rolling out the Bridging The Digital Divide Project (BDD), a capacity-building initiative, crafted in synergy with the private sector, designed to bridge the skills deficit in the tourism sector by offering accessible avenues for upskilling.
While holding immense potential, tourism in South Africa has grappled with challenges in drawing skilled and young talent, a situation further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The BDD program offers blended learning that will lead to a digitally inclusive South Africa where every individual, especially women and residents of rural communities, can access digital education, thus paving the way for enhanced employment prospects and personal growth.
Who Is Eligible To Participate?
The target audience/participants of the program are:
- Owners & Employees of SME tourism businesses
- Woman in tourism
- Youth and others interested in opportunities in tourism
- Educators within the tourism sector
- Regional partners and community leaders
Whether you are employed in the tourism industry and want to enhance your skills, were previously in the industry and want to return, are a new entrant, have just started thinking about entering the industry, or are an educator who covers Tourism, we want you!
What Will The Training Cover?
The SATSA-guided training will cover:
- Career in Tourism
- Career in Hospitality
- Soft skills for tourism professionals
- How to manage health and safety
- Why tourism should be sustainable
- How to make tourism sustainable
- Community involvement in tourism
As an added value, these guided sessions include:
- Interactive Activities: Hands-on exercises and group activities where participants can practice using the atingi platform in real-time.
- Guest Speakers: They will share their experiences within the tourism and hospitality industry as well as provide valuable insights and tips for effective learning.
- Peer Learning: Participants can share their experiences, exchange ideas, and offer support to one another in using the platform.
- Live Demonstrations: Schedule live demonstrations of advanced features or functionalities of the atingi platform by experienced users or trainers, allowing participants to see practical examples of how to maximize the platform's capabilities.
Supplementary to the SATSA offering, the atingi platform provides access to 45 tourism-relevant self-paced courses, clustered into thematic learning pathways as follows (Just click on the course title to follow the link):
Program Dates & Contact Information
The BDD program rolls out between February - September 2024.
Training Sessions and Invitations will be published through the SATSA Weekly News and on the SATSA Website (Events & Training)
To find out more about the project, please contact:
- Project Manager: Phakamile Hlazo - Click here to email Phaka
- Project Coordinator: Sharon Gengan-Murray - Click here to email Sharon
FAQs
How much does it cost to attend these sessions?
SATSA can bring you this fantastic free opportunity through our newly signed partnership with Atingi which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in international cooperation with the Smart Africa Alliance and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
How else can we become part of this project?
Any public or private sector organisation are also invited to join hands with us in rolling out this opportunity in your communities. Please Email the Project Manager should this be of interest.
What if I have more questions?
