Matrics looking to further their education should not focus on universities only
9 January 2018
UASA congratulates the 2018 matric class on their excellent result. Well done to all!
For those looking to further their education, now is the time to focus. For these pupils a new world is opening up; one that may prove to be full of stumbling blocks for those that are unprepared.
Matric provides young adults with a broad theoretical background and does not prepare them to perform specific tasks in the workplace. This is one of the reasons only about 25% of school leavers are expected to find employment.
In South Africa and elsewhere there is a trend to only consider university studies. This is an option for matrics who received university exemption marks and who are informed about the course they want to apply for and where this course will take them in life. Others might miss the mark and become part of the estimated 40% of students dropping out of university in their first year.