Sasol's flagship career exhibition, Sasol Techno X 2012, which was held from August 13 to 17 this year, attracted more than 22 000 visitors from over 300 schools from seven provinces of South Africa.

 

Held at the Boiketlong Sports Centre in Sasolburg, this year’s event focused on what ideas, enabled by science, mathematics and technology, can do for people.

 

The event is a platform for science enthusiasts to engage with the real-world application of science, mathematics and technology in a way that captivates the imagination. It continues to promote these disciplines among grade 7 to 12 learners.

 

“Focusing in particular on environmental awareness and innovation for people this year, I trust that the Sasol Techno X 2012 will impact positively on the learners who attended, so they consider science education and grow our pool of skills that would help South Africa reach its growth targets as set out by government,” said Vusi Cwane, Sasol’s Group Corporate Marketing General Manager.

 

Sasol Techno X is also geared towards offering learners options that will assist them in their career choices, including information on technical and academic-oriented high schools for Grade 7 learners.

 

For grade 9 learners, the exhibition offers a real-world view of science, mathematics and technology and the applications in industry, while grades 10 and 11 can engage with experts on the best subject choice for entry into university.

 

"The engineering profession continues to contribute to building infrastructure such as roads, hospitals, towns, dams and airports, among others. It is therefore imperative that South Africa increases the number of engineering and technical skills it produces each year," said Free State MEC for Education Tate Makgoe at the official opening of Sasol Techno X on Tuesday, 14 August 2012.

 

Free State MEC for the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Mamiki Qabathe, who also attended the event said Sasol’s sponsorship of Techno X proves its commitment to investing in the future of South African children through education.

 

Through attending a series of interactive sessions and workshops at Sasol Techno X 2012, learners were set on the path to grasp the reality of science, mathematics and technology through its many practical applications.

 

Sasol has a number of partnerships with government, educational institutions and other industry stakeholders and, with the combined efforts of all these partners, has again offered learners an experience of real-world science and technology.

 

“Sasol, and indeed South Africa, needs well-qualified people to build and strengthen our economy in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The learners of today are the mathematicians, scientists and engineers of tomorrow who will enable us to overcome poverty and reach the South African dream of a better life for all,” Cwane concluded.

One of the main attractions to Sasol Techno X is the number of shows and demonstrations learners can attend

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