New Era College Hosts A STEM Training At Tashatha Community Junior Secondary School
22 May, 2023
New Era College recently hosted a STEM training workshop for over 100 teachers and students at Tashatha Community Junior Secondary School in Francistown.
The workshop focused on the basics of STEM skills such as electronics, programming, and robotics, with the aim of equipping staff and students with these skills and enabling them to utilize the STEM kits that have been donated by DTC Botswana. The keynote speaker at the event was Dr. Douglas Letholathebe, the Minister of Education and Skills Development and Member of Parliament for Tati East.
The training workshop was part of New Era College's Corporate Social Responsibility mandate which aims to give back to the community by supporting educational programs and initiatives that promote the development of the next generation of leaders.
As a leader in STEM education in Botswana, New Era College recognizes the importance of providing access to high-quality STEM education to as many people as possible. The workshop at Tashatha Community Junior Secondary School is just one example of the college's commitment to promoting STEM education in Botswana.
STEM education is critical to the development of a knowledge-based economy and is essential for the creation of new jobs and industries. It is also important for addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, such as climate change, poverty, and disease. By promoting STEM education, New Era College is contributing to the development of a skilled and innovative workforce that can drive economic growth and address social challenges.
The training workshop at Tashatha Community Junior Secondary School was a success, with participants learning about the basics of electronics, programming, and robotics. The STEM kits donated by DTC Botswana will enable the school to continue teaching STEM skills to students and preparing them for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Speaking after hearing the students presenting on what they have learnt from the STEM workshop with New Era College, the honorable Minister said, “"STEM education is the key to unlocking the potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and with these skills our students will be ready to succeed in the workforce of the future.”
New Era College has been a pioneer in STEM education over the past five years and has set up Tinkering labs in various schools around the country. The college offers a range of STEM programs for learners at tertiary level, including Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics, Bachelor of Science in Geology as well others that prepare learners for successful careers in STEM.
In addition to its STEM programs, New Era College also engages in research and development activities that aim to address pressing global challenges. For example, the college is currently involved in research on renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, which could help to reduce Botswana's reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the impact of climate change.
As a leader in STEM education in Botswana, New Era College is committed to promoting the development of a skilled and innovative workforce that can drive economic growth and address social challenges. The training workshop at Tashatha Community Junior Secondary School is just one example of the college's commitment to this goal. Through its CSR initiatives, STEM programs, and research activities, New Era College is helping to build a brighter future for Botswana and the world.
