We provide the resources to communities in need
Aurelian Beneficial Trust is a charitable trust that is a catalyst for access to quality education, skills development and vocational training.
Our causes
In essence, Aurelian Beneficial Trust is an Educational trust with the following focus areas:
Education & Training
We strive to assist qualifying students in identified areas through our partnerships with institutions of learning.
Skills Development
We seek to identify skills gaps and develop individuals in this area to the extent that they are empowered to be employable and self-sustaining.
Vocational Training
We seek to empower individuals through vocational training which is aimed at providing skills through instructional programs and courses which will prepare them for particular job functions and trades.
“An Investment in knowledge pays the highest interest”
– Benjamin Franklin
What is the purpose of our trust?
Through the promotion of charitable causes, we avail resources to needy communities.
Identify & train learners
Identify students in need who require training in highly sought-after fields.
Educational institutions
Establish relationships with institutions of learning to facilitate the training of these learners and to provide us with a database of learners studying particular disciplines.
Partnerships & Sponsors
Partner with potential sponsors, donors and industries that require certain skills.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitor the performance of beneficiaries against predetermined KPI’s.
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Latest news
Fund launched to empower young tech entrepreneurs
A transformative fund to empower innovators and tech entrepreneurs from higher education institutions was officially launched by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday. The Higher Education Innovation Fund is aimed at students aspiring to become innovators and tech entrepreneurs emerging from Technical Vocational Education and …
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SA TVET colleges must be springboard for tech jobs
South Africa’s education system needs to shift from its focus on passing an exam and receiving a certificate, to become a pathway towards employability. This was the word from Nyari Samushonga, CEO of WeThinkCode, during a panel discussion at the State IT Agency’s (SITA’s) GovTech 2023conference. The discussion, moderated by TV personality Leanne Manas, also featured Mamela Luthuli, …
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Fort Cox Workshop Refurbishment Project
On Monday, 22 May 2023 Aurelian Beneficial Trust (ABT) and Barloworld Limited visited one of ABT partners, Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry Training Institute to assess the intervention required to refurbish their workshop so they can fully attain accreditation to offer agricultural engineering.