Female learners see how technology fits into modern business

JOHANNESBURG - June 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Accsys, a national supplier of people management software and hardware solutions within the HR, payroll and time & attendance space, hosted learners as part of the annual Cell C Bring a Girl Child to Work initiative in May. Executive management at the company used the opportunity to emphasise the importance of technology in people development and career building.

The Cell C Bring a Girl Child to Work is a long-running programme devised and introduced by the mobile services operator to expose learners to the realities of a modern business.

Companies are encouraged to allow learners the opportunity to visit their premises and see what processes and procedures are followed, what components make up the operation and why.

Accsys, a member of the BCX Group, is a regular contributor to the initiative. Every year the company hosts learners from Grade 11 and 12 learners from Wendywood and Alexandra High Schools.

Dr Liam Terblanche, CIO of Accsys, welcomed the group and reiterated the value the company attaches to the Cell C initiative.

The learners were given a guided tour through the offices, involving presentations by key personnel and were given opportunity to engage with department leaders to better understand Accsys’ operations.

Departments covered included support, development and administration, which incorporate everything from front-desk operations right through to training, research and finance.

“The idea is that the learner will walk away from the experience with first-hand knowledge of a business environment at a progressive, leading company. This helps them at a time when they are considering what to do with their lives after acquiring their education. We also underline the fact that they needn’t stop learning when they complete their schooling – training and internships at companies are a sure way to gain valuable experience and continue the education process,” says Teryl Schroenn, CEO of Accsys.

Judging from feedback Accsys received from learners, the initiative is making a lasting impression.

Zinziswa Mcethe from Wendywood High said, “I enjoyed it because I want to study admin work. I enjoyed the spelling test and finding out about eLearning in the support faculty. It taught me how to market myself and provided me with different tips to better myself in the workplace. I also know my rights in the workplace… thank you very much for a wonderful day, filled with learning and fun.”

Lesley Sema from Alexandra High was impressed with the accountancy function and operation at Accsys. “I enjoyed getting to know what accountants do on a daily basis. The team is awesome and I would like to work as an accountant one day. This project motivated me a lot,” she said.