Invitation of Applicants for Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC)
The Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) in collaboration with Samsung Electronics South Africa, is excited to offer Basotho youth certified training in Coding and Programming (C&P), using Python! This training is intended to help the youth gain vital skills for industry in the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Background and Introduction
The Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) hosted by Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) is a future oriented talent training program under Samsung Electronics. The SIC at LP will offer training in Coding and Programming (C&P), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data.
The C&P course will cover object orientated programming, algorithms and basic data processing using Python. The course will also emphasis on developing candidates’ soft skills including teamwork, communication, problem-solving and creativity needed in the workplace.
The SIC is inviting applications from eligible Basotho youth for the Coding and Programming (C&P) course, which is the first in this series of trainings.
Application and admission Process
Eligible criteria: 18-32 years old exceptions may be granted to unemployed females beyond this age bracket
Education: Must have graduated within 2020/2021 to 2024/2025 under Information Technology courses, Computer System, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or any related field
Required Performance: Have acquired the minimum of II(I), Credit or similar Level of performance.
Status: Must be unemployed
Institution: Must have graduated in local institutions accredited by CHE as well as South African Universities
Coding Experience: Basic programming and computer literacy will be an advantage
Admission Process: Must complete application form and write an admissions test
Course Schedule: May – September 2024
Venue: Lerotholi Polytechnic Campus
To apply for this course, download the application form on the following link:
https://docs.google.com/…/1BiX0FoS0M65yiGRw1EGu…/edit…
and submit the completed application form together with supporting documents by 16:30hrs on Monday,10 March 2025 at Lerotholi Polytechnic, SOCE office.
For more details, contact: (+266) 22313443