Four students from Vega – a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) – are reeling with excitement after receiving two D&AD Pencil awards for their respective group submissions to the competition’s New Blood category. The D&AD New Blood Awards category recognises young creative talent with the goal of helping them take their […]
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Why you can’t afford to ignore blockchain and cryptocurrencies any longer
It’s a pretty safe bet that you’ve already heard of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and the enigma that is Bitcoin – they’re arguably some of the biggest buzzwords to come out of the digital era. However, for something that’s got a lot of people talking – and the likes of Microsoft and JP Morgan Chase […]
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To address the chronic shortage of programmers and drive transformation, FCB Africa’s digital agency, Hellocomputer, has partnered with Umuzi to establish a Creative Programmer Learnership. Based on the premise that the closer the training environment matches that of future employers, the more likely its learners are to succeed and excel, Umuzi offers free one-year Learnerships […]
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The AAA School of Advertising will be hosting its next Open Day at its campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg on Saturday 5th May 2018 from 09h00-13h00. Young and talented individuals wanting a creative and dynamic career are invited to attend and explore the myriad opportunities available in the fields of advertising and marketing. There […]
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In its sixth year, Boomtown has taken on five graduates to expose them to the magic of the ad world, and mould them into outstanding, employable advertising professionals. Bayeza started in 2012 with one graphic design intern, Pola Maneli. A talented individual who has gone on to win two gold Loeries went on to work […]
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Piehole.tv and ProcurementExpress.com use innovative ways to create local employment. A nerd alert has been issued by the Karoo Tech Hub, an initiative run by video production company Piehole.tv in collaboration with ProcurementExpress.com. With an estimated 45% unemployment rate in the Eastern Cape, the tech hub has launched a free programme called the Nerd Academy […]
Continue readingMore TagIt’s back again! Vega to host national ‘Game Jam’
Vega, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) students are about to flex their mental muscles yet again for another gruelling two-day ‘Game Jam’, set to take place at the school’s Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town campuses from 21 to 22 April 2018. The Game Jam will see students, professional game […]
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As part of its centenary celebration, Sanlam’s new through-the-line campaign – launched last month – gives South Africans the opportunity to shop for good. While many of us assume SA schools have the essentials necessary to provide positive learning spaces for children, this is simply not the case. Part of a succession of campaigns that […]
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While the Bitcoin price may have decreased since the highs of 2017, the interest in learning about it and understanding the underlying blockchain technology that powers it has continued to climb. In response to surging demand, Vega (a brand of The Independent Institute of Education – The IIE), has introduced a comprehensive cryptocurrency short course […]
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Off the back of 7 sold out shows, the Matt Brown Show in partnership with the Influence Institute and Sales Guru did it again. Last week saw over 150 business owners, entrepreneurs and sales executives converged on the Mesh Club in Rosebank for the latest Matt Brown Show – Sales and Persuasion Masterclass. The Matt Brown Show […]
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