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Youth Empowerment Through FabLabs: Transforming Skills and Innovation

Explore government priorities in youth development, the National Youth Service Programme, and the Youth into Science Strategy. Learn about the status of the FabLabs Programme and potential scenarios for its future models.

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Youth Empowerment Through FabLabs: Transforming Skills and Innovation

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  1. FAB8ZN22-28 AUGUST 2012 Andrew de Vries / Lindi Mophuti DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DST) COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)

  2. OUTLINE • Government’s priorities • National Youth Service Programme (NYSP) • Youth into Science Strategy (YiSS) • Status of FabLabs Programme

  3. GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES • Skills development / job creation / innovation • Youth & communities • Number of youth in Africa double by 2045

  4. GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES • Around 60% of the continent’s unemployed are aged 15-24 • South Africa: ~ 37% youth population, 4-5 million unemployed youth (age 15-34) • Government’s initiatives aimed at the youth: NYSP & YiSS

  5. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMME • Address unemployment among the youth • Equip the youth with skills: employment or start small businesses • FabLabs Programme able to contribute to objectives

  6. YOUTH INTO SCIENCE STRATEGY • Launched in September 2007 • Promote science awareness and understanding among the youth • Encourage more young people to study in the sciences and engineering and to pursue careers in those directions • Network of Science Centres • Synergies between FabLabs & Science Centres

  7. YOUTH INTO SCIENCE STRATEGY • Network of Science Centres • Synergies between FabLabs & Science Centres

  8. STATUS OF FABLABS PROGRAMME • Value recognized • DST is sole funder • Investment-to-date: R22m • Strategic objectives approach adopted: mis-alignment

  9. STATUS OF FABLABS PROGRAMME • Rethinking of current FabLabs model • Position for greater impact & long term sustainability • Proposed new model: modular framework / multi-party funder

  10. SCENARIO FRAMEWORK SA FabLab Modular Models

  11. SCENARIO FRAMEWORK (1) ENGAGED Walk Together “As it should be” • Matrix of possibilities • Modular Operational Model • Flexibility • Multiple scenarios (Hosts, • Community based, Industry, etc.) “As is” INEFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE 2012 “As it will be” • White elephants • Lack of impact • Lack of funding • Lack of support • Programme termination • Loss of valuable concept • Single sole funder • Central coordination • Minimal (or lack of) smart • partnerships • Lack of champions within • hosts Walk Apart Walk Behind DISENGAGED

  12. SCENARIO FRAMEWORK (2) ENGAGED Walk Together “As it should be” • Matrix of possibilities • Modular Operational Model • Flexibility • Multiple scenarios (Hosts, • Community based, Industry, etc.) “As is” INEFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE 2012 “As it will be” • White elephants • Lack of impact • Lack of funding • Lack of support • Programme termination • Loss of valuable concept • Single sole funder • Central coordination • Minimal (or lack of) smart • partnerships • Lack of champions within • hosts Walk Apart Walk Behind DISENGAGED

  13. FABLAB MODUAR MODELS Module 6 Module 4 Module 5 Module n Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab)

  14. FABLAB MODULAR MODELS (1) Community Based Model • Links with BMW, • Toyota, SMDC…. Business/Industry Based Model Youth (into Science) Youth (into Science) Advanced Manufacturing Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab) University/Education Based Model Infrastructure (FabLab) • Provide career guidance • Using the lab to attract learners into CUT • Other modules that • align with objectives • of CCDI & funders Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab)

  15. FABLAB MODULAR MODELS (2) Community Based Model • Links with BMW, • Toyota, SMDC…. Business/Industry Based Model Youth (into Science) Youth (into Science) Advanced Manufacturing Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab) University/Education Based Model Infrastructure (FabLab) • Provide career guidance • Using the lab to attract learners into CUT • Other modules that • align with objectives • of CCDI & funders Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Additional Module to consider Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Infrastructure (FabLab)

  16. SMART-PARTNERSHIPS(1) Job Creation Government Enterprise Development Industry Entrepreneurs Human Capital Development NGO Social & Community Development Module 2 Module 1 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module n Infrastructure (FabLab) STEMI Enrollments Donor Creativity & Innovation

  17. SMART-PARTNERSHIPS (2) Job Creation Government Enterprise Development Industry Entrepreneurs Human Capital Development NGO Social & Community Development Module 2 Module 1 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module n Infrastructure (FabLab) STEMI Enrollments Donor Creativity & Innovation

  18. THANK YOU!!!

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