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North-West University trains 30 small contractors in electrical and solar PV skills

North-West University says it has implemented an electrical and solar photovoltaic skills training programme involving 30 contractors from local small, medium and micro enterprises.

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Why it matters: The 30 small, medium and micro enterprise contractors named by North-West University are the participants in its electrical and solar PV training programme.

North-West University (NWU) said it successfully implemented an Electrical and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Skills Training Programme.

The university's announcement said the programme involved 30 contractors from small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).

NWU said the training was aimed at strengthening the technical capacity of local SMMEs.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

NWU reports that it has implemented the programme for 30 SMME contractors, with the stated aim of strengthening the technical capacity of local small, medium and micro enterprises.

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