by Hugh C.n. Miller | Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are very few organisations that are able to effectively combat social issues faced in many communities, including unemployment. ORT SA seamlessly manages to do this through its various programmes while producing measurable results.
The collaboration between ORT SA and the YES (Youth Employment Services) campaign has ensured that 200 young hopefuls have been placed into companies and schools as administrators for a 12-month workplace experience, that maximises their potential. The collaboration has created an essential platform for youth to develop their skills and tap into their potential.
Hilda, Botlhale and Thabiso are interns at Puo Media which is a performing art’s school specialising in dance, music and drama at the Pretoria State Theatre. “The interns are learning on the job and are very useful to the company,” said their manager.
Nondumiso and Bongi are being trained to become young, successful all-round entrepreneurs as they are receiving the necessary exposure into the world of entrepreneurship through the Gooie Café food truck based in Sandton, Johannesburg. The owner of the food truck, himself an alumni of an ORT SA Business Training course, is confident that these two individuals will be equipped to begin their own businesses in the future.
A huge thank you to all the businesses that took on these young people, for the support in enriching the lives of others. From here on, it can only be onwards and upwards!
Written by ORT SA’s YES intern, Molebogeng Assegaai
by Hugh C.n. Miller | Sep 13, 2018 | Old News
Ariellah Rosenberg & Avi Ganon hold up the O in the new ORT SA logo
ORT SA’s MAJOR REBRAND
Non-profit organisation, ORT South Africa has rebranded and introduced a new logo, it announced in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
The announcement took place at the ORT SA Biennial General Meeting, in the presence of guest of honour, visiting World ORT CEO, Avi Ganon. Ellis Falkof was re-elected chairman and three new board members, who bring a range of expertise to the organization, were welcomed.
World ORT revealed their rebrand earlier this year when Mr. Ganon said, “ORT’s longevity (since 1880) is due to its ability to meet the most pressing needs of the time. Whether teaching crafts and trades in 19th century Russia, vocational skills to displaced persons after the Second World War, or, as today, being world leaders in STEM education, our rebrand reflects our goals to provide 21st century solutions to 21st century needs around the world. “
The stripped back logo, centred on the two-toned ‘circle of ORT’, where each half circle completes the other. The shape represents human connection, one universal globe and the way people come together for a larger good.
“It is with much pride that we reveal our new branding to the public – a branding which better represents the ORT South Africa of today and tomorrow,” said ORT SA CEO, Ariellah Rosenberg. “The new concept illustrates the continued importance of ORT SA today: working with humility and simplicity, through education, to hand individuals and communities the tools to exceed their potential, helping themselves and wider society.”
