Four second-year students from Vega (a brand of the Independent Institute of Education – The IIE) are well on their way to pursuing lucrative careers in the gaming world, after having their game, Neon Runner, successfully published on the Google Play store. Neon Runner is an endless runner game that becomes more challenging as it […]
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BizBrand Jam experience gives scholars new insight into 4IR careers
Grade 11 and 12 learners seeking inspiration for tertiary studies that will equip them for careers of the future and gain first-hand insights into the Business and Brand programmes at Vega School’s BizBrand Jam. This experiential day of engaging activities will be hosted by Vega (a brand of The Independent Institute of Education – The […]
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Why entrepreneurs are the key to unlocking SA’s growth potential
It’s no secret that South Africa has faced difficult financial times in the past few years. With an overall unemployment rate of 27.2 percent and over half of all eligible youth struggling to find work, there is certainly cause for alarm and a need for sustainable solutions. “The fact that government recognises the link between […]
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Kickstart the career of your dreams – starting at the Vega Open Day
Vega, a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), invites parents and prospective students to attend the next Open Day on Saturday, 6 April 2019. Whether you’re a learner in the last year of your secondary schooling career, a working professional hoping to boost your skills or a parent interested in helping your […]
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How to navigate the challenges of studying online
Online education is arguably one of the digital era’s best innovations. For working professionals especially, having the freedom and flexibility to learn at their own pace makes learning while pursuing a full-time career much easier. However, online learning comes with its own set of challenges, and completing an online course or degree successfully depends on […]
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We’re officially 21 and totally adulting – so should you at our next open day
Vega, a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), is hosting its next National Open Day on Saturday, 26 January 2019. Vega invites parents, scholars and prospective students to attend its very first open day for the year, taking place at Vega campuses nationwide on Saturday, 26 January 2019. This open day will […]
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Why you need to be a shapeshifter to get ahead in your career
You don’t have to be a Star Trek fan to understand the merits of being a shapeshifter – essentially, someone who can assume whatever shape is conducive to success in a work environment. Being able to adapt and take on roles that require you to wear many hats is a skill that will see you […]
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Shaping creative business minds for the fourth industrial revolution
With smart technologies disrupting industries and changing the way we see and experience the world, the future workplace looks very different to the past. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or ‘Industry 4.0’, is upon us, and the graduates of 2018 and beyond need to be prepared for what this new wave of change brings. According to […]
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FAKA’s Desire Marea on creative explorations, performing for Donatella Versace
South African contemporary performance artist, Desire Marea, is an unapologetic force of nature. As one half of the pioneering cultural movement known as FAKA – a cultural movement he started along with his friend Thato [AKA Fela Gucci] – Marea has not only taken the local music and art scene by storm, but has also […]
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This past weekend saw a group of talented students from Vega, a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), take home an impressive eight Loeries and the Instagram Instahack Award at the 40th annual Loerie Awards, which took place from 17 – 19 August 2018 at the Durban ICC. The student awards were […]
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