140 likes | 239 Views
Membership Diversity in the Actuarial Society of South Africa (“ASSA”). IPEF Meeting, Lagos February 2003. ASSA: Membership Profile . Fellows: 497 local 449 “white” (90,35%) 48 African, Asian, “coloured” (9,65%) Students: 901 local 685 “white” (76%)
E N D
Membership Diversity in the Actuarial Society of South Africa (“ASSA”) IPEF Meeting, Lagos February 2003
ASSA: Membership Profile • Fellows: 497 local • 449 “white” (90,35%) • 48 African, Asian, “coloured” (9,65%) • Students: 901 local • 685 “white” (76%) • 216 African, Asian, “coloured” (24%)
ASSA Diversity Committee • Primary Focus: PD Communities • Stakeholder Involvement • Objective Measurement
ASSA Diversity Committee • Feedback • Pilot Programmes • Black Actuaries
The Unknown Profession Entry Requirements Mathematics Other Professions Proficiency of School Pupils Proficiency of Teachers Membership Profile: Causes
The Unknown Profession • Brochures • IPMO • TurboMaths
The Unknown Profession • Careers Day • Publicity for Initiatives • Information Pack
Entry Requirements • Maintain Standards • Mentorship Programmes - UCT
Mathematics • Pupil Skills • Teacher Skills
Actuaries on the Move • Developed by ASSA • Sponsored by Metropolitan Life • Extra Tuition
Actuaries on the Move • Ministerial Praise • Results • Expansion
The Future There is a past, which is gone forever; There is a future, which is still our own. • F W Robertson
Future Initiatives • Joint Ventures • Sasria • Other Companies • Teacher Training • Long Term
“The Ghetto Child” extract: AOTM launch Even though I am a ghetto child I won’t live down to your expectations, But I will lead my life to a higher celebration. Yes, I am a ghetto child But I can see the best in me. Nkosana Mabasa