PROTEC

PROTEC is celebrating over 42 years of successful educational and career preparation support for high school students throughout the country. PROTEC was established in 1982 in Soweto by a group of concerned engineers from the South African Institute of Civil Engineers, specifically to help high school children in disadvantaged communities prepare for successful careers in sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The programme launched with 67 students, and since then it has provided opportunities for over 40 000 students to pursue engineering, science, technology, and a wide range of related careers. The early success of the project led to PROTEC's expansion into a national programme, and later included the addition of the teacher support programme. PROTEC's vision was pertinent in 1982 and it is still critical today... PROTEC (Programme for Technological Careers) is a national, independent, non-profit organisation that provides holistic, high-quality education and career..

Also known as: Protec STEM

Primary location: Ferndale