Why Rise Africa Academy Programmes
1. Problem Solve
- With the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) looming, we need our African youth to have the ability to problem solve
- Public Ordinary Schools and Colleges are fundamental drivers of socio-economic development. If their funding and performance are inadequate or inequitable, the goals envisioned in the national development plan (NDP) cannot be realised
2. Shrinking Middle Class
- Currently one in three young people in Africa are unemployed and we want to use Rise Africa Academy programmes to move young people into the middle class and narrow the gap between those who have and those who have not
3. STEM Literacy
- Africa is synonymous with poor rankings for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and reading with comprehension. We need to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to prioritize teacher learner development through our “Train A Teacher” Programme
Rise Africa Academy Programmes
RAA 4IR Economy Readiness Programme
The aim of this programme is to:
- Bridge the gap between students in the first world universities and third world colleges who either have no content in 4IR skills sets or have a disproportionate access to such career choices and competency.
- Produce tech savvy labour that will make Africa competitive in tomorrow’s economic markets.
- Place students into work environments that will lead into relevant experience or place them into international scholarships to develop further.
The RAA 4IR Economy Readiness Programme
consists of the following streams:
- Introduction to 4IR and Technology
- End-User Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data and Analytics
- Data Science
- IoT Internet of Things
- Cloud Computing - Improving data accessibility and integrity
- Cybersecurity
- Coding
RAA Train the Teacher Programme
The aim of this programme is to:
- Implementing the “Train the Teacher” initiative is an investment in teachers and the future of the south African education system. We believe that teaching leads to success and this programme will generate champions and key drivers of STEM and 4IR
- Teachers will shape a positive culture
- Benefits of this programme will include effective trainers, higher learner retention and greater transfer of new skills and knowledge to learners.
RAA Bursary Scheme
- RAA aims to recruit students that are from a disadvantaged background and specifically located in rural and township areas. These are the students that would ordinarily be overlooked by other bursary programmes that tend to only seek top achievers.
- RAA will only select candidates that demonstrate potential to succeed given the right conditions and support.
- RAA Bursary Scheme considers the general needs of the student as well as their academic and career potential. Our bursary is suitable to fulfil each student’s needs. This generally includes, but is not restricted to, accommodation, tuition, stationery and a personal allowance stipend.
- RAA will ensure the selected candidates are provided with ongoing mentorship until the completion of their degree/diploma studies including regular quarterly performance reviews.
- RAA candidates will be required to do an assessment prior to joining the programme to assess their strengths and potential.
RAA STEM Programme
The aim of this programme is to:
- • This program will focus more on the STEM disciplines particularly for the Public high schools
- STEM is seen as a practical solution for future learning, We deem it necessary for design and technology instructors at Rise Africa Academy find ways on how to incorporate STEM strategies into African Public Schools curriculum
- STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.
- Innovation leads to new products and processes that sustain our economy. This innovation and science literacy depends on a solid knowledge base in the STEM areas.
RAA Mentorship & Career Guidance Programme
There are many benefits to a career mentorship, for both parties. Mentees gain the benefit of someone’s experience to help them navigate their career development. Mentors have the opportunity to reflect on their careers. Having clear goals and communicating these will ensure that the experience is positive and productive.
Our mentorship and Career guidance programme is dedicated to young people documented and include raised levels of self-esteem and more ambitious career aspirations.
GUIDANCE ON MENTORING FOR STEM AMBASSADORS
- This is your guide to the overall mentoring programme offered by STEM Learning and the vital role you can play as a STEM Ambassador.
GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS AND TVET COLLEGES
- You can give this guidance document on mentoring to schools and colleges who are thinking about using STEM Ambassadors to mentor their students.
Women In RAA Programme
The objective of this programme is to Reach Gender Equality in the Business and Work Sphere, and enabling women entrepreneurial empowerment.
Women in RAA programme’s aim is to empower women by giving them a voice in the fight for their rights by ensuring equal access to education, work, health care, and better representation in political and economic decision-making processes.
Lack of internet access, lack of technology skills is one of the reasons why women are under-served. We believe in narrowing the focus on advancing gender parity and in order to achieve greater impact.