The Services Sector Education and Training Authority, or Services SETA, will launch 512 internship opportunities for unemployed graduates in the Free State.
The provincial rollout of its To The Power of X² Internship Programme takes place at Motheo TVET College in Bloemfontein on Thursday, hosted in partnership with the Office of the Premier in the Free State.
The initiative forms part of a nationwide drive to create 20 000 internship opportunities, connecting academic qualifications with practical workplace experience.
Launched nationally in August 2026, the programme seeks to bridge the gap between education and employment by strengthening collaboration between government, industry and employers.
The Free State rollout marks another step in expanding the programme’s reach across provinces.
Workplace approvals have been secured with participating government departments, while interviews and other administrative processes are underway ahead of placements, which are expected to begin by the end of November 2026.
Each successfully placed graduate will also receive a laptop to support their participation in the programme.
The engagement takes place under the theme “Experience Multiplied. Impact Magnified.” and will bring together government representatives, employers and graduates. It will also outline the programme’s implementation in the province, the role of participating employers and the broader ambition to expand internship opportunities nationally.
Story by: Lebohang Motshweneng