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The Citizen
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Samsung education-focused CSR programmes
Making a positive difference in the lives of South African youth. Samsung's education-focused, corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes strive to promote innovation and empower youth through technology; with the ultimate aim of addressing societal issues. These programmes offer support to underprivileged youth and aim to cultivate creative thinking while also providing critical skills training needed by the local economy. By doing so, Samsung is creating opportunities for young people to make a positive impact on their communities and society. Samsung spoke to some of the beneficiaries from its education-focused initiatives that are driven through technology,and this is what they had to say: Siyabonga 'Siya' Mojalefa Tshabalala originally from Qwaqwa in the Free State was part of the 2022 Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme in partnership with Central University of Technology (CUT). SIC is a global initiative that upskills youth aged 18-25 in future technologies to enhance their employability while focusing on AI, IoT, Big Data and Coding. Siya explained: 'Through this SIC programme I gained hands-on experience through paper coding, peer programming and projects and these skills have helped me to solve real-world problems. The programme also taught me some important soft skills that are required in work environments, these included communication, critical thinking, problem solving skills and ability to collaborate with others.' Another beneficiary, 26 year old Mulalo Ndou, did her undergrad in mathematical science and majored in mathematics and mathematical statistics at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). She also completed her honours in risk analysis (cum laude) at the University of the Free State (UFS). According to Mulalo, Samsung's bursary fund was her light at the end of the tunnel. Mulalo received funding from Samsung when she needed it to complete her last year of studies. 'I lost the funding I had for my studies in my final year and had to go back home, but Samsung came through for me, she said. 'This bursary fund paid for my annual fees and accommodation in my final year and postgraduate studies. It also provided me with a monthly meal and living stipend as well as an allowance for a laptop.' After Mulalo finished her postgrad, Samsung provided her with an internship opportunity. 'When the internship period was over, Samsung gave me a full-time position as a process improvement data analyst/reporting specialist. I am very grateful to the individuals at Samsung who helped me to be successful in my role,' she added. In an effort to pay it forward, Mulalo also works as a volunteer at Rising Females in STEM, as she is also a rising female in technology and mathematics. Mulalo said that she has always wanted to be one of the mentors in the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow (SFT) programme. 'This SFT opportunity came at the right time and has been an amazing experience. I am learning something new each day from the participating learners and, most importantly, how to become a great mentor.' Nzumbululo Todani, an 18 year old learner from Mbilwi Secondary in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. Nzumbululo is one of the beneficiaries from the SFT contest that challenges students to use STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills to solve real-world problems in their local communities. His participation in the SFT competition has proved to be invaluable – he attributes his academic achievements in 2024 to his experience in the programme. Nzumbululo was awarded the top learner in the province for the 2024 NSC examinations with an average aggregate of 97%. Also, he was awarded for obtaining 300/300 in two gateway subjects: physical science and geography. 'When I participated in the contest, I assumed the role of team coordinator, managing and planning the daily landscape of the project and doing quality control on the prototype as well as all papers written and the final presentation. The competition left me with invaluable communication, leadership, planning, evaluation and time management skills.' Thoriso Rangata is a 32 year male entrepreneur and the owner of KTO Digital – a business process automation, software development services and background screening software as a service (SaaS) solution provider. He currently stays in Johannesburg but is originally from Limpopo and is one of the beneficiaries of the Samsung EEIP Entrepreneurship Development Programme. Thoriso became part of the programme when he responded to a public call for applications. At the time, his business needed support so that they could meet the company's growth objectives. Since being part of the EEIP programme, Thoriso won the Nedbank Business of the Year award in 2022. His company also launched its own product and received accreditation for the business as a credit bureau in 2022. 'The other direct benefits that we received from being part of the programme included: grant funding, asset financing and continuous business mentorship that our business needed in order for us to move forward, Thoriso added. 'We strongly believe that the skills we acquired from this EEIP programme, which included business regulatory governance structures and strategic business growth approaches/methods – have contributed to the success of our business to date.' Through these education-focused CSR programmes that are driven by technology, Samsung is actively promoting the transfer of critical skills as well as both employment and entrepreneurship opportunities that are needed by the country's youth and the local economy. The testimonials from the youth that participated in Samsung's programmes are a clear indication of the impact the company is making in South Africa. By continuing to fund such programmes, Samsung is working towards winning the fight against youth unemployment, inequality and poverty in the country; through job creation and the development of a skilled workforce. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung newsroom at
Al Bawaba
20-03-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Samsung Electronics Levant Empowers Youth with an Intensive Course on AI and Machine Learning
Samsung Electronics Levant has successfully completed a course on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to cultivate key human resources under its e-learning program, Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC). A total of 41 students from Jordan and Iraq were certified for their achievements throughout the 9-week course. The course was led by world-class data science expert, Mrad Sleiman, supported by three facilitators. The 265-hour course focused on both the theory and practice of AI—both machine and deep learning. The course consisted of three main components: Interactive live session every week, covering various topics and providing direct mentorship; asynchronous learning, where students had access to the content at all times, so they can learn at their own time; and 24/7 support from formal program Slack channels and via email. Over 1,000 applications were received, with only the top 60 students getting selected to participate. This free course covered the essential knowledge and tools to upskill participants between the ages of 18 and 29 with core competencies necessary to shape the future of technology. Throughout the course, students gained practical experience on the process of design, implementation, and results communication; learned AI modeling based on mathematics; and grasped the landscape of data science tools and their applications. Jongho Kang, Managing Director at Samsung Electronics Levant, said, 'At Samsung, we are deeply committed to education that not only empowers individuals but also drives meaningful change in society through technology. I am proud of the success of the Samsung Innovation Campus program, which has equipped these talented students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world. By investing in their growth, we're helping to shape the next generation of leaders who will lead us into the future.' Samsung Innovation Campus is an ICT education initiative offered globally by Samsung Electronics under its CSR strategy. SIC aims to empower the youth and upskill them to lead the next generation of leaders in tech and help shape the future. This is done by providing core tech competencies such as AI, Internet of Things (IoT), coding and programming, in addition to a range of soft skills to enhance their employment prospects.
Syyaha
18-03-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Samsung and the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation 'Misk' Collaborate on Samsung Innovation Campus to Empower Saudi Youth For the Fifth Consecutive Year
Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia launched in collaboration with Misk Skills' Immersive program -one of the programs of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation 'Misk'- the fifth edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus in Saudi Arabia, with the aim of empowering Saudi youth, enhancing their expertise, and preparing them for the evolving job collaboration aims at providing both theoretical and practical training courses in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), equipping young individuals with the essential skills for professional and career success. It also reflects Samsung's vision that focuses on developing and strengthening the role of youth in the society, particularly amid the ongoing digital this regard, Hendrick Lee, President of Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia, stated: 'At Samsung, we are committed to developing young talents and enhancing local expertise in AI and digital transformation. We achieve this through a well-defined strategy focused on fostering impactful partnerships, such as our collaboration with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation 'Misk', which plays a pivotal role in human capital development and achieving sustainable growth.'From her side, Asma Aljasser, Misk Skills Director, stated 'Our impactful partnership with Samsung on the Samsung Innovation Campus has fostered a unique learning experience, empowering Saudi talent in the tech sector. Over five years, Misk in collaboration with Samsung has graduated six cohorts, culminating in the 2024 cohort of 94 trainees who gained advanced expertise in AI and machine learning.'She further emphasized: 'This collaboration is a cornerstone of our efforts to cultivate a generation of national professionals equipped for the tech job market, ensuring their leadership in keeping pace with the latest global advancements in this vital sector.' It is also worth mentioning, that Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia aims to enhance its contribution to the development of Saudi society, as more than 500 young men and women have benefited from the program over the past years, with six successful cohorts graduating. Samsung Innovation Campus comes in line with the Kingdom's vision to create a thriving environment for youth and maintain its leadership in digital transformation.
Morocco World
26-02-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Samsung, Ministry Renew Partnership to Boost Digital Education in Morocco
Rabat – The Moroccan Ministry of Education and Samsung Electronics Maghreb Arab have signed an amendment to their partnership agreement to pave the way for more collaboration to enhance digital education in Morocco. The renewed commitment will extend the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) program and aim to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI), said the electronics company in a press release. The signing ceremony took place at the national training and meeting center in Rabat. It was attended by Morocco's Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports Mohamed Saad Berrada, and Hee Young Hong, President of Samsung Electronics Maghreb Arab. The event also saw the distribution of prizes to the winning teams of the first edition of a national Python programming competition, which is part of the Samsung Innovation Campus project. The project provides all qualifying computer science teachers with certified training in Python programming. The trained teachers provided Python programming learning sessions to common-core students. The distribution of prizes to the winning teams of the first edition of a national Python programming competition The project has so far trained 780 teachers, who in turn taught 1,273 beneficiaries through these learning sessions at the regional level. Hee Young Hong said Samsung is committed to supporting education and innovation in Morocco. 'By integrating artificial intelligence into the Samsung Innovation Campus and launching the National Hackathon, we want to offer young Moroccans opportunities to explore and develop their skills in future technological fields,' he said. Samsung said in a statement that the partnership is part of its vision to 'use technology to improve people's lives and contribute to the development of communities.' For the company, investing in digital education would help it 'empower young Moroccans to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.' Tags: digital educationEducationSamsungSamsung Morocco
