What to do if you don't get into University 📕⌛️🤔

There are many opportunities for you to look into after you finish high school, and university is only one of them 🗣👂.

This is a great list of options for you to consider if you have not been accepted to any university or if you are just looking for some alternatives.

Here are some alternatives to public universities 🤔📚🔍

Coding bootcamps💻🧑‍💻

Coding bootcamps offer students the opportunity to develop the skills they need to pursue careers in the tech industry.

The tech industry in South Africa is growing, and so is the demand for skilled employees in this industry. Many companies in the tech industry actually sponsor these bootcamps, so in some cases there is no cost for enrolling! Not to mention this is a less expensive and shorter way to get into the high paying tech industry than completing a full computer science degree.

Private colleges📓📚

Private colleges are institutions which offer students the opportunity to earn many useful qualifications.

There are many private colleges in South Africa and a lot of them offer courses which are also available in public universities. Some private colleges even specialise in certain disciplines, so it would be a better option to consider private colleges for certain qualifications.

Short Courses📕⌛️

Short courses, as the name suggests, are courses which allow students the opportunity to gain some experience and earn a qualification for a certain discipline in a shorter space of time than it would it take to complete a full-time degree.

Many public and private institutions offer short courses, and many short courses are offered as online courses.

TVETs 📗🧰

TVET stands for technical and vocational education and training, and is a form of education which offers students with the opportunity gain skills and knowledge for employment.

They are a good opportunity to specialise in certain disciplines and are easier to get into compared to most universities.

Trade schools 📘🪜

Similar to TVETs, trade schools offer students the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge for employment.

These are great opportunities for students who are looking to pick up skills which are directly transferable to the field they would like to work in.

Work Experience🧑‍🏭🛠

Getting work experience is always a good way to pick up new skills and learn more about certain industries from a less intense position.

They provide you with work experience which is required in certain career fields and provide you with the opportunity to earn an income. You can consider learnerships, internships, entry level positions and apprenticeships.

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These are just a few opportunities you can consider if you are looking for an option besides university. Keep an open mind and make sure you have considered as many options as possible, your future is only getting started 🚀🧑‍🎓.

Sending hugs and strength. You got this. 💛🤖

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