About Us

Eyethu National Computer College Is an established education and training institution in the Information Technology industry. The company will focus its core business activities on computer services and developmental training (ICT) We intend to provide “one-stop” service from the small business to the larger and corporate markets, as well as schools, colleges and other organizations. ENCC will operate in the Pos., Windows and open systems environments. Our services encompasses everything from comprehensive evaluation of the business needs, through the installation of hardware and software, to the meticulous technical support and training of an organization’s management and it’s staff, educators, students, learners and the individuals

The company has developed a well-structured and integrated educational programme in ICT for schools. The primary aim of the programme is to close the digital gab between the previously disadvantaged communities (schools) and the so called model C’s, i.e. to bring the balance within our education system. Through this ambitious programme, learners and educators will acquire all the necessary skills and knowledge to improve their competencies in performing their duties ultimately bettering the standard and quality of education. Learners will develop with the programme from grade R level and gradually proceeds to higher levels acquiring extensive practical skills and knowledge in both the software and hardware environment. Improving the quality of learning and teaching through this initiative is one of the excellent ways contributing to the transformation of education. Training of educators and learners in ICT is one of the critical challenges that will drive social and economic development.

Eyethu National Computer College initiative will impact not only on education within S.A's boundaries, but also through the entire African continent. In this way, the use and access of computers and Information Technology will accelerate significantly. Apart from assisting in addressing South Africa’s educational backlog, the institution is also buoyed by the undoubted spin-off in terms of the potential development of a future skilled human resource base, from which business will ultimately benefit.

There’s a real sense of opportunity and urgency in the world today to effect great change and accomplish great things, and recognition of fact that many of these opportunities are driven by technology. As the world continues its transition from an industrial to a high digital economy, education, technology, access and training are becoming critical tools in search for social equity. South Africa is a country with both the need and desire to explore the use of technology in order to maximize and equal the expertise within its business, healthcare, education and other services.

The company has developed a well-structured and integrated educational programme in ICT for schools. The primary aim of the programme is to close the digital gab between the previously disadvantaged communities (schools) and the so called model C’s, i.e. to bring the balance within our education system. Through this ambitious programme, learners and educators will acquire all the necessary skills and knowledge to improve their competencies in performing their duties ultimately bettering the standard and quality of education. Learners will develop with the programme from grade R level and gradually proceeds to higher levels acquiring extensive practical skills and knowledge in both the software and hardware environment.

Improving the quality of learning and teaching through this initiative is one of the excellent ways contributing to the transformation of education. Training of educators and learners in ICT is one of the critical challenges that will drive social and economic development

Eyethu National Computer College initiative will impact not only on education within S.A's boundaries, but also through the entire African continent. In this way, the use and access of computers and Information Technology will accelerate significantly. Apart from assisting in addressing South Africa’s educational backlog, the institution is also buoyed by the undoubted spin-off in terms of the potential development of a future skilled human resource base, from which business will ultimately benefit. There’s a real sense of opportunity and urgency in the world today to effect great change and accomplish great things, and recognition of fact that many of these opportunities are driven by technology. As the world continues its transition from an industrial to a high digital economy, education, technology, access and training are becoming critical tools in search for social equity. South Africa is a country with both the need and desire to explore the use of technology in order to maximize and equal the expertise within its business, healthcare, education and other services.

Eyethu National Computer College is committed to make a meaningful contribution in addressing these needs by providing local market with relevant and quality education within the ICT environment in order to enhance and nurture human capital development for economic growth. We go beyond simply being a training company to be an active partner in contributing to attain South Africa’s millennium goals of halving unemployment by 2017 through skills development.

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BACKGROUND & OVERVIEW

Eyethu National Computer College is a 100% young black-owned company established to address the enormous IT and computer skills gap needs of the South African community (society). We will play a vital role in creating and maintaining an educated, competent and skilled youth in the South African schools and tertiary institutions in building capacity for the future workplace.

Updated technology driven-research and co-operation with the Department of Education and other training institutions will enable ENCC to present and promote relevant IT and Computer Training Programmes and/or related courses.

Through this intervention we envisage/plan ways to build necessary baseline skills and capabilities into a career path that provides a recognized school qualification that in turn will give access to specialized advanced, training and work opportunities in the IT industry.

According to the survey conducted by IT-Web (SA Computer Magazine June 2003), it was found that (with regard to race and gender), the IT population was still largely white and male dominated. However, both gender and race ratios had improved slightly when compared to last years sample. It is also upon this reason that ENCC initiates to marginalize this gap by ensuring that technical training skills are offered at a lower level (particularly HDIs schools and other higher training institutes of learning)