{"id":82,"date":"2024-08-31T13:13:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T13:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2024-08-31T13:36:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T13:36:59","slug":"casestudy-artisans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/casestudy-artisans\/","title":{"rendered":"Casestudy-artisans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" style=\"\" >\n    \n    <section class=\"u-carousel u-slide u-block-54b0-1\" id=\"carousel-3e87\" data-interval=\"5000\" data-u-ride=\"carousel\">\n      <ol class=\"u-absolute-hcenter u-carousel-indicators u-block-54b0-2\">\n        <li data-u-target=\"#carousel-3e87\" class=\"u-active u-grey-30\" data-u-slide-to=\"0\"><\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <div class=\"u-carousel-inner\" role=\"listbox\">\n        <div class=\"u-active u-carousel-item u-clearfix u-image u-section-2-1\" data-image-width=\"5000\" data-image-height=\"3330\" style=\"background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/wVQgKLMfccOxLgxUBivifOiZ35kyKktMhH6cc6CsSl2WUPLDNEsm5ZTzwBbj0TVyvQ.jpeg&quot;);\">\n          <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-sheet-1\">\n            <h1 class=\"u-text u-text-1\"> Case Study: Artisan Development Program in Partnership with Gibela Rail and TETA <\/h1>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <a class=\"u-absolute-vcenter u-carousel-control u-carousel-control-prev u-text-grey-30 u-block-54b0-3\" href=\"#carousel-3e87\" role=\"button\" data-u-slide=\"prev\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <svg class=\"u-svg-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 477.175 477.175\"><path d=\"M145.188,238.575l215.5-215.5c5.3-5.3,5.3-13.8,0-19.1s-13.8-5.3-19.1,0l-225.1,225.1c-5.3,5.3-5.3,13.8,0,19.1l225.1,225\n                    c2.6,2.6,6.1,4,9.5,4s6.9-1.3,9.5-4c5.3-5.3,5.3-13.8,0-19.1L145.188,238.575z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"u-absolute-vcenter u-carousel-control u-carousel-control-next u-text-grey-30 u-block-54b0-4\" href=\"#carousel-3e87\" role=\"button\" data-u-slide=\"next\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <svg class=\"u-svg-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 477.175 477.175\"><path d=\"M360.731,229.075l-225.1-225.1c-5.3-5.3-13.8-5.3-19.1,0s-5.3,13.8,0,19.1l215.5,215.5l-215.5,215.5\n                    c-5.3,5.3-5.3,13.8,0,19.1c2.6,2.6,6.1,4,9.5,4c3.4,0,6.9-1.3,9.5-4l225.1-225.1C365.931,242.875,365.931,234.275,360.731,229.075z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"u-clearfix u-custom-color-1 u-section-3\" id=\"carousel_e098\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-valign-middle u-sheet-1\">\n        <h2 class=\"u-align-center u-text u-text-1\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1250\" data-animation-delay=\"500\"> Case Study: Artisan Development Program in Partnership with Gibela Rail and TETA<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"u-align-center u-text u-text-2\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1750\" data-animation-delay=\"500\"> The Artisan Development Program is an exemplary initiative designed to address the critical skills shortage in the South African rail industry. Implemented through a partnership between Gibela Rail, a key player in the manufacturing of rolling stock, and the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA), this program aims to cultivate skilled artisans capable of contributing to the sector's modernization and growth. The program not only aligns with national developmental goals but also showcases the potential for successful public-private collaborations in vocational education.<br>\n        <\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"u-align-center u-text u-text-3\"> Program Genesis <\/h2>\n        <p class=\"u-align-center u-text u-text-4\"> The initiative was conceived in response to South Africa's acute shortage of skilled artisans in the rail industry. Gibela Rail recognized the imperative need for a competent workforce to meet its production targets and maintain operational efficiency. Partnering with TETA, the primary funder, ensured the program had the requisite financial and regulatory support to achieve its objectives. TETA's involvement also underscored the commitment to fostering skills development aligned with national economic strategies.<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"u-align-center u-text u-text-5\"> Objectives<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"u-align-left u-text u-text-6\">\n          <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\"> 1. Skill Development:<\/span> Equip participants with the necessary technical and vocational skills to excel as artisans in the rail manufacturing sector.<br>\n          <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">2. Employment Generation:<\/span> Create job opportunities for qualified youth, thus contributing to reducing the high unemployment rate in the country.<br>\n          <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">3. Capacity Building:<\/span> Enhance the overall capacity of the rail sector by ensuring a steady supply of skilled professionals.<br>\n          <span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">4. Promotion of STEM:<\/span> Encourage youth to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"u-align-center u-clearfix u-section-4\" id=\"carousel_a4b5\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-sheet-1\">\n        <div class=\"u-shape u-shape-svg u-text-custom-color-2 u-shape-1\">\n          <svg class=\"u-svg-link\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 160 80\" style=\"\"><use xlink:href=\"#svg-0b7f\"><\/use><\/svg>\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" xml:space=\"preserve\" class=\"u-svg-content\" viewBox=\"0 0 160 80\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" id=\"svg-0b7f\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 160 80;\"><path d=\"M160,0H0c0,44.2,35.8,80,80,80S160,44.2,160,0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"u-custom-font u-text u-text-body-alt-color u-text-1\"> Implementation Strategy<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"u-text u-text-body-alt-color u-text-default u-text-2\"> The program's implementation strategy involved a multipronged approach:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"u-expanded-width-md u-expanded-width-sm u-expanded-width-xs u-list u-list-1\">\n          <div class=\"u-repeater u-repeater-1\">\n            <div class=\"u-align-left u-container-style u-gradient u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-1\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-container-layout-1\">\n                <div class=\"u-align-center u-container-style u-gradient u-group u-palette-1-base u-radius-50 u-shape-round u-group-1\">\n                  <div class=\"u-container-layout u-valign-middle u-container-layout-2\">\n                    <h2 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-body-alt-color u-text-3\">01<\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h3 class=\"u-text u-text-4\"> Recruitment and Selection<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-default u-text-5\">Gibela Rail and TETA collaborated to develop a rigorous selection process that identified candidates with the aptitude and potential for technical training.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-align-left u-container-style u-gradient u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-2\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-container-layout-3\">\n                <div class=\"u-align-center u-container-style u-gradient u-group u-palette-1-base u-radius-50 u-shape-round u-group-2\">\n                  <div class=\"u-container-layout u-valign-middle u-container-layout-4\">\n                    <h2 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-body-alt-color u-text-default u-text-6\">02<\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h3 class=\"u-text u-text-7\"> Curriculum Design<br>\n                <\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-default u-text-8\"> The curriculum was tailored to meet industry-specific needs, with an emphasis on practical, hands-on training. This involved classroom instruction, workshops, and on-site training at Gibela's manufacturing facility.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-align-left u-container-style u-gradient u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-3\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-container-layout-5\">\n                <div class=\"u-align-center u-container-style u-gradient u-group u-palette-1-base u-radius-50 u-shape-round u-group-3\">\n                  <div class=\"u-container-layout u-valign-middle u-container-layout-6\">\n                    <h2 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-body-alt-color u-text-default u-text-9\">03<\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h3 class=\"u-text u-text-10\"> Mentorship and Support<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-default u-text-11\"> Participants received continuous mentorship from experienced artisans and engineers, ensuring the transfer of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-align-left u-container-style u-gradient u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-4\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-container-layout-7\">\n                <div class=\"u-align-center u-container-style u-gradient u-group u-palette-1-base u-radius-50 u-shape-round u-group-4\">\n                  <div class=\"u-container-layout u-valign-middle u-container-layout-8\">\n                    <h2 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-body-alt-color u-text-default u-text-12\">04<\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h3 class=\"u-text u-text-13\"> Assessment and Certification<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-default u-text-14\"> Regular assessments ensured participants met the proficiency standards required. Successful candidates were awarded nationally recognized certificates, enhancing their employability.<br>\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"u-align-center u-clearfix u-white u-section-5\" id=\"carousel_b7b2\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-sheet-1\">\n        <h2 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-montserrat u-text u-text-1\"> Outcomes and Impact<br>The Artisan Development Program has yielded significant positive outcomes, including:<br>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div class=\"u-expanded-width u-list u-list-1\">\n          <div class=\"u-repeater u-repeater-1\">\n            <div class=\"u-align-center u-border-10 u-border-custom-color-2 u-container-style u-custom-border u-list-item u-repeater-item u-shape-rectangle\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-container-layout-1\"><span class=\"u-icon u-icon-rectangle 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  <p class=\"u-custom-item u-text u-text-grey-40 u-text-3\"> Many graduates secured positions within Gibela Rail and other sectors of the rail industry, reducing local unemployment rates.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-align-center u-border-10 u-border-custom-color-2 u-container-style u-custom-border u-list-item u-repeater-item u-shape-rectangle\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-container-layout-2\"><span class=\"u-icon u-icon-rectangle u-text-custom-color-2 u-white u-icon-2\"><svg class=\"u-svg-link\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMin slice\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.001 512.001\" style=\"\"><use xlink:href=\"#svg-38fc\"><\/use><\/svg><svg class=\"u-svg-content\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.001 512.001\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" id=\"svg-38fc\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512.001 512.001;\"><g><g><path d=\"M502.979,317.996L230.502,199.598c26.679-30.977,43.37-68.952,48.104-109.598h16.395c8.284,0,15-6.716,15-15V15    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alt=\"\"><\/span>\n                <h3 class=\"u-text u-text-default u-text-6\"> Economic Growth<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-custom-item u-text u-text-grey-40 u-text-7\"> By boosting the rail sector, the program indirectly stimulated broader economic growth and development.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-align-center u-border-10 u-border-custom-color-2 u-container-style u-custom-border u-list-item u-repeater-item u-shape-rectangle\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-container-layout-4\"><span class=\"u-file-icon u-icon u-icon-rectangle u-text-custom-color-2 u-white u-icon-4\" data-animation-name=\"\" data-animation-duration=\"0\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-animation-direction=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"\"><\/span>\n                <h3 class=\"u-text u-text-default u-text-8\"> Social Upliftment<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-custom-item u-text u-text-grey-40 u-text-9\"> The program provided an avenue for social mobility for numerous participants from disadvantaged backgrounds, thus contributing to community upliftment.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"u-align-center u-clearfix u-grey-10 u-section-6\" id=\"carousel_ea5a\">\n      <h2 class=\"u-text u-text-1\"> Challenges and Lessons Learned<br>Despite its successes, the program faced several challenges, including<br>\n      <\/h2>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"u-expanded-width u-image u-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-5533420.jpeg\" data-image-width=\"2247\" data-image-height=\"1500\">\n      <div class=\"u-list u-list-1\">\n        <div class=\"u-repeater u-repeater-1\">\n          <div class=\"u-align-left u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-shape-rectangle u-white u-list-item-1\">\n            <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-1\">\n              <h1 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-merriweather u-text u-text-2\">1<\/h1>\n              <h4 class=\"u-text u-text-3\"> Resource Limitations<\/h4>\n              <p class=\"u-text u-text-4\"> Ensuring adequate resources and facilities for high-quality training was a continual challenge.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"u-align-left u-container-style u-custom-item u-list-item u-repeater-item u-shape-rectangle u-white u-list-item-2\">\n            <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-2\">\n              <h1 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-merriweather u-text u-text-5\">2<\/h1>\n              <h4 class=\"u-text u-text-6\"> Retention Rates<\/h4>\n              <p class=\"u-text u-text-7\"> Some participants left the program prematurely due to personal or socio-economic reasons.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"u-align-left u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-shape-rectangle u-white u-list-item-3\">\n            <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-3\">\n              <h1 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-merriweather u-text u-text-8\">3<\/h1>\n              <h4 class=\"u-text u-text-9\"> Adaptation to Technological Advances<\/h4>\n              <p class=\"u-text u-text-10\"> Keeping the curriculum up-to-date with rapidly advancing technology required constant input from industry experts.<br>\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"u-clearfix u-white u-section-7\" id=\"carousel_5bbf\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-sheet-1\">\n        <h2 class=\"u-align-center-lg u-align-center-md u-align-center-sm u-align-center-xl u-align-left-xs u-text u-text-1\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1500\">Our Return on Experience<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"u-list u-list-1\">\n          <div class=\"u-repeater u-repeater-1\">\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-1\" data-animation-direction=\"Up\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1500\" data-animation-delay=\"500\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-1\">\n                <h3 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-2\"> Enhanced Skillset<br>\n                <\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-3\"> One of the most significant outcomes of the Artisan Development Program was the considerable enhancement in participants' skillset. The rigorous training modules designed in collaboration with Gibela Rail and TETA equipped the trainees with specialized skills required in the rail industry. This not only improved their technical acumen but also boosted their confidence in handling complex machinery. As one participant noted, \"The hands-on experience with the latest rail technology has been invaluable.\" <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-2\" data-animation-direction=\"Up\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1500\" data-animation-delay=\"500\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-2\">\n                <h3 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-4\"> Employment Opportunities<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-5\"> Graduates of the program experienced a significant uptick in employment opportunities. The industry-specific training made them highly desirable candidates for positions within the rail sector. Many participants reported receiving job offers even before completing the program. This success is attributed to the quality of the curriculum and the involvement of Gibela Rail, which ensured that the training was aligned with industry needs.<br>\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-3\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1500\" data-animation-delay=\"500\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-3\">\n                <h3 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-6\"> Industry-Academia Collaboration <\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-7\"> The partnership between Gibela Rail, TETA, and educational institutions highlighted the benefits of industry-academia collaboration. The program's success demonstrated how such partnerships could lead to more relevant and practical training solutions. By involving an industry partner like Gibela Rail, the training programs were enriched with real-world challenges and solutions, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. <br>\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-4\" data-animation-direction=\"Up\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1500\" data-animation-delay=\"750\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-4\">\n                <h3 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-8\"> Innovation and Adaptability<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-9\"> The program fostered a culture of innovation and adaptability among the participants. Exposure to real-time industry problems and the need to come up with quick, effective solutions instilled a mindset geared towards innovation. Participants learned the importance of adapting to technological advancements and staying abreast of new developments in the rail industry, which is crucial for long-term career growth.<br>\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-5\" data-animation-direction=\"Up\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1500\" data-animation-delay=\"750\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-5\">\n                <h3 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-10\"> Community Impact<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-11\"> Beyond individual benefits, the program had a positive impact on the community. By training local artisans and providing them with the skills needed for employment in the rail sector, the program contributed to economic development within the community. Many participants went on to share their knowledge, training others and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item u-list-item-6\" data-animation-direction=\"Up\" data-animation-name=\"customAnimationIn\" data-animation-duration=\"1500\" data-animation-delay=\"750\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-top u-container-layout-6\">\n                <h3 class=\"u-custom-font u-font-oswald u-text u-text-12\"> Sustainable Workforce Development<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"u-text u-text-13\"> One of the long-term benefits of the Artisan Development Program was its contribution to sustainable workforce development in the rail industry. By creating a pipeline of skilled artisans, the program helped address the skills shortage in the sector. This, in turn, ensured that the industry had access to a reliable and competent workforce capable of meeting the growing demands of rail infrastructure development.<br>\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"u-align-center u-clearfix u-section-8\" id=\"sec-1a3f\">\n      <div class=\"u-clearfix u-sheet u-valign-middle u-sheet-1\">\n        <div class=\"u-expanded-width u-list u-list-1\">\n          <div class=\"u-repeater u-repeater-1\">\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-bottom-lg u-valign-bottom-md u-valign-bottom-sm u-valign-bottom-xl u-valign-middle-xs u-container-layout-1\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"u-image u-image-contain u-image-default u-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/2.png\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"400\" data-image-height=\"200\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-bottom-lg u-valign-bottom-md u-valign-bottom-sm u-valign-bottom-xl u-valign-middle-xs u-container-layout-2\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"u-image u-image-contain u-image-default u-image-2\" src=\"https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/website.png\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"400\" data-image-height=\"200\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-bottom-lg u-valign-bottom-md u-valign-bottom-sm u-valign-bottom-xl u-valign-middle-xs u-container-layout-3\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"u-image u-image-contain u-image-default u-image-3\" src=\"https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/3.png\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"400\" data-image-height=\"200\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-container-style u-list-item u-repeater-item\">\n              <div class=\"u-container-layout u-similar-container u-valign-bottom-lg u-valign-bottom-md u-valign-bottom-sm u-valign-bottom-xl u-valign-middle-xs u-container-layout-4\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"u-image u-image-contain u-image-default u-image-4\" src=\"https:\/\/redefinebrands.co.za\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/6.png\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"400\" data-image-height=\"200\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n    \n    \n  \n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Case Study: Artisan Development Program in Partnership with Gibela Rail and TETA Previous Next Case Study: Artisan Development Program in Partnership with Gibela Rail and TETA The Artisan Development Program is an exemplary initiative designed to address the critical skills shortage in the South African rail industry. 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