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MTN-SUNSTEP 2004 Awards Function

The SUNSTEP initiative, a robust public-private partnership, showcases the commitment of the US and local industry to enhance engineering education in South Africa. Since its launch in 1997, SUNSTEP has trained over 117,000 learners and 4,000 educators in electronics and related fields. The program has led to a notable surge in engineering enrollments, particularly among designated groups and female students. With support from dedicated volunteers and educational institutions, SUNSTEP inspires students to aim high in their studies, promoting real-world applications of knowledge and career opportunities.

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MTN-SUNSTEP 2004 Awards Function

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  1. MTN-SUNSTEP 2004 Awards Function Dean’s presentation 4 March 2004

  2. SUNSTEP: a successful Public-Private Partnership • US gives: • Facilites: offices & School Centre • Volunteer time from staff & students • Industry gives: $ $ $ ! • School system provides: • Willing educators & Edu Dept support • Eager leaners • SUNSTEP team gives: • Dedication and momentum from staff • Credit to them!

  3. Who benefits • The more than 117 000 learners and 4000 educators trained in Electronics • Support of Technology subject • Learners value importance of applying their knowledge practically • Careerstep: 53 bursaries since 2002 • South African industry • Engineers are creators of wealth • Full scale SUNSTEP pgm. started in 1997 with Gr 8’s; first Engineers graduated 2003!

  4. Stellenbosch 1st year Engineering student intake • Engineering 1st years up by 25 % in 2003 and up again by another 14 % in 2004 • Way above US average of 4.9% • Note Science Faculty also up by 9.3 % • Designated groups at Engineering up by 18% • Reasons: • School outreach programmes like SUNSTEP & TRAC • Close co-operation with Faculty Officer for recruiting

  5. The highway to Engineering • About 25% of our 1st years say they have been exposed to SUNSTEP/ TRAC • Inspired to aim high: C and C in Maths and Science Higher grade • 15% of our students are female & the best: Chancellor’s medal in 2003! • If you want to know more: • US Engineering OPEN DAY: 21 April • Winter School: 4 – 9 July. august@sun.ac.za • WIN – WIN ; you as learners + us as a world class Engineering Faculty. Go for it!

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