- This paper will present the concepts of the EURYDICE project funded by the Erasmus + program. Within this project the focus on renewable energies with the overall goal to enhance employability. The energy generation landscape in South Africa is undergoing a fundamental transition, as the vision of the energy strategy is
to contribute to an affordable energy for all. This vision will be supported by innovative labs and portals which will be developed within this project.
One of the goals is closing the gap between TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges) studies and diploma study by the definition of industrial experience requirements for University of Technology (UoT) diploma students. This leads to an increased preparedness and “studyability” of UoT diploma students. Industrial stakeholders will be integrated into the process. The project will develop an “Industrial Portal” as a working tool.
To increase industry cooperation in post graduate education “OpenLabs” and “MobileLabs” will be developed within the project. It is intended that industry brings industrial problems into the “Labs”, which will then be solved by the students.