Standard Bank’s investment in the Universities South Africa (USAf) Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme has led to the establishment of Economic Activation Offices (EAOs) at 10 South African public universities. EAOs prepare university students for entrepreneurship – helping young South Africans identify independent business opportunities and reducing dependence on the country’s constrained job market.
“The creation of small businesses across South Africa can help unlock our country’s economic potential, and combat persistent unemployment,” says Ben Pretorius, Head of the Education Sector at Standard Bank. Currently, however, “the resources…
South Africa Education News