NeftalyCSPR partnership meeting agenda for Central University of Technology, Free State

Partnership Meeting Agenda

Date: 27 May 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Venue: Virtual / CUT Main Campus Boardroom

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1. Opening and Welcome

• Opening remarks by CUT Representative
• Introduction of delegates and attendees
• Purpose of the meeting

2. Background of Institutions

2.1 Central University of Technology, Free State

• Institutional overview
• Academic and innovation focus areas
• Student placement and WIL objectives

2.2 NeftalyCSPR

• Organizational overview
• Community skills development initiatives
• Industry and stakeholder partnerships

3. Meeting Objectives

• Establish strategic collaboration framework
• Explore Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities
• Discuss internship and graduate placement programmes
• Identify joint community development projects

4. Proposed Areas of Partnership

• Engineering and Technology Programmes
• ICT and Digital Skills Development
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Renewable Energy Projects
• Research and Community Engagement
• Student Internship and Experiential Learning
• Skills Development Workshops
• Artisan and Technical Training

5. WIL and Internship Collaboration

• Student placement processes
• Internship hosting opportunities
• Industry mentorship programmes
• Workplace readiness training
• Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms

6. Funding and SETA Opportunities

• LGSETA collaboration opportunities
• EWSETA partnership opportunities
• NSF and DHET funding possibilities
• Joint proposal development

7. Research and Innovation Initiatives

• Applied research collaboration
• Innovation hubs and incubation programmes
• Technology transfer opportunities
• Community impact projects

8. Stakeholder Engagement Strategy

• Industry partnerships
• Government collaboration
• Community participation
• Private sector engagement

9. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Discussion

• Scope of collaboration
• Roles and responsibilities
• Partnership implementation timelines
• Legal and compliance considerations

10. Action Plan and Deliverables

• Appointment of focal persons
• Development of implementation framework
• Timeline for next engagements
• Reporting structure

11. Questions and Open Discussion

• Inputs from participants
• Additional proposals and recommendations

12. Closing Remarks

• Summary of resolutions
• Vote of thanks
• Confirmation of next meeting date

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Prepared By:

NeftalyCSPR Partnership Development Unit

Meeting Theme:

“Building Sustainable Skills Development and Innovation Partnerships for Community Impact”