About the College
Who We Are
Our Purpose
The Gauteng Community Education & Training College (CET) — previously known as ABET — addresses the education needs of youth and adults who did not complete their schooling or never attended school. We facilitate a cycle of lifelong learning in communities by developing numeracy, literacy, and vocational skills.
Vision
Institution of choice driving social change for adults and out-of-school youth through community education and training programmes.
Mission
To increase access and success through relevant community education and training programmes for socio-economic impact for adults and out-of-school youth.
Values
- Shared Values
- Batho Pele Principles
- Competitiveness
- Ethical Leadership
Our Footprint Across Gauteng
Gauteng CET serves communities in the City of Ekurhuleni, City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Sedibeng, and West Rand.
Our 5 Strategic Objectives
Expand youth and adult access to community education and training programmes — including flexible times and multiple languages.
Ensure the delivery of responsive programmes that cater to the diversity of youth and adults.
Improve youth and adult success in community education and training programmes.
Improve the quality of provision in CET colleges.
Improve business operations within the CET College.
Where We Fit in South Africa's Education System
Universities — 1st Tier
Focus: Academia & Research
TVET Colleges — 2nd Tier
Focus: Occupations in High Demand & Critical Skills
CET Colleges — 3rd Tier — THAT'S US!
Focus: Numeracy, Literacy, Entrepreneurship & Skills Development
Our Key Personnel
Our People
Plus 202 administrators and 40 head office staff members.