Engen created schools to tutor students who show promise in Mathematics and Science, helping them gain access to Engineering and Technical fields.
Engen started Saturday schools to help learners from Grade 10 to 12 who showed potential in maths and science. The learners that attend the classes get educational materials and academic support as well tutoring from skilled teachers.
“The Engen Maths and Science Schools (EMSS) are a national initiative that seeks to address key skills shortages in the engineering and technical fields by providing supplementary support to government efforts to promote Maths and Science education.”
The 2016 class of the Engen Maths and Science Schools achieved an impressive 94% pass rate, which was up by 5% from last year’s average of 89% and with 70% of learners attaining a Bachelor pass.
In 2016, 1 881 learners from Grades 10 to 12 participated in EMSS classes. From the group 586 of the students wrote the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate exams. The schools involved in the project are generally “no fee” schools in disadvantaged communities.
“Many learners in the programme had to overcome great socio-economic hardships to achieve their high results. We are proud of the Class of 2016 and wish them all the best in their tertiary studies and future careers,” says Engen’s Corporate Social Investment Manager, Mntu Nduvane.
There are currently 9 EMSS schools spread across South Africa in various area’s, they will be open for classes in 2017.
“Engen’s drive to help learners pursue stimulating careers not only benefits these young people’s lives, but the economy as a whole. We strongly believe that it is our responsibility and privilege to help young people with potential to overcome obstacles and thereby break cycles of poverty in the country,” says Tasneem Sulaiman-Bray, General Manager, Corporate Affairs at Engen
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