CUT alumni women were honored at a workplace breakfast

CUT alumni women were honored at a workplace breakfast. On 23 August 2023, the Central University of Technology (CUT) hosted the Alumni Women in the Workplace event. The gathering aimed to address challenges faced by women in the workforce and explore strategies to overcome them.

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Participants: CUT alumni women were honored at a workplace breakfast

• Ms. Jacqueline Pietersen, Deputy Director: Alumni Affairs
• Ms. Olebogeng Motse, Journalist and Broadcaster: OFM
• Ms. Matlhodi Leeuw, Founder and CEO: Tenacious Concepts Labour Agency
• Makgotso Kgosana, Alumni Admin and Events Intern: CUT
• Prof. Tryna van Niekerk, Professor in Government Management
• Ms. Rea Modipa, Alumni Affairs Media Intern

Key Discussions: CUT alumni women were honored at a workplace breakfast

• Challenges: Prof. Pamela Dube, Vice-Chancellor, highlighted challenges such as limited access to education, job opportunities, gender-based violence, and workplace discrimination.
• CUT’s Initiatives: Prof. Dube emphasized CUT’s commitment to developing female leaders and its Next Generation Women in Leadership (nGenWil) program aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women.
• Developmental Opportunities: Prof. Tryna van Niekerk encouraged women to seize available developmental opportunities.
• Gender Stereotypes: Matlhodi Leeuw discussed the impact of gender stereotypes and the importance of addressing unconscious biases and lack of representation in leadership roles.

Conclusion

The event underscored the importance of empowering women and promoting gender equality in the workplace. It highlighted the need for concerted efforts to overcome challenges and create a more inclusive work environment.