By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and PG Group have partnered to launch a new Smart Skills Centre in Gauteng, aiming to bridge the digital divide and equip unemployed youth with future-focused digital skills. Housed at PG Group's premises, the center offers advanced tools, including VR for artisan training and smart boardrooms for business incubation, with the goal of fostering economic inclusion. This initiative is part of a broader rollout of Smart Skills Centres across South Africa, which has already benefited over 35,000 individuals by transforming communities with digital training. Higher Education media journalist Edwin Naidu covered the launch. Edwin began by discussing the societal impact of such an undertaking - beyond just the technical skills gained... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and PG Group have partnered to launch a new Smart Skills Centre in Gauteng, aiming to bridge the digital divide and equip unemployed youth with future-focused digital skills. Housed at PG Group's premises, the center offers advanced tools, including VR for artisan training and smart boardrooms for business incubation, with the goal of fostering economic inclusion. This initiative is part of a broader rollout of Smart Skills Centres across South Africa, which has already benefited over 35,000 individuals by transforming communities with digital training. Higher Education media journalist Edwin Naidu covered the launch. Edwin began by discussing the societal impact of such an undertaking - beyond just the technical skills gained...&nbsp;</p>

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