Covid19 - Opportunity for Positive Change Covid-19 has impacted universities and colleges around the world, causing major changes to student’s life. These changes, from not being able to live on campus to taking classes online, have taken their toll on college students financially, academically, and mentally.Community students were asked how they were dealing with the pandemic and what...
CAREER ROUNDTABLE – VOCATIONAL COURSES One of the main focus areas of the AF Education Board for the term 2019 -2022 is to engage with students within the community and to provide them support and information to make informed decisions. This has become even more important as students and parents undergoing uncertain times. AF Education board had in...
Allied Health Science College Search This is the 4th article in the series “Exploring Allied Health Sciences”. We discussed different allied science courses and shared motivating stories from our Alumni. This article will discuss how to choose the right college/university for allied health science course. There are several other aspects to look at before you make your final...
Education Board Launches Online Loan Application System As part of our continuous effort to provide our students with the best possible facilities, the Education Board of Africa Federation is pleased to announce the launch of our new web- based Education Loan portal. The new platform will improve the Loan application process by increasing transparency and efficiency which will...
Exploring Allied Health Professions According to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the healthcare sector make up a majority of the 20 fastest growing occupations, and the employment of healthcare occupations is expected to add about 1.9 million new jobs between 2018 and 2028; an average growth rate of 14%. An article in Forbes,...
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING What are Vocational training courses? Vocational training also known as Vocational Education and Training (VET) are specific courses or instructional programs for learners who want to get trained and improve their skills for a particular job function or career. These trainings normally take place post-secondary level. The education focuses on practical applications of the...
