5.4 Mitigating interventions The DTA has explored initiatives to resolve the existing challenges. These initiatives include the following: . The possibility of additional funding by the Department of Public Enterprises; . Meetings with the Department of Higher Education and Training to discuss possible funding for artisan development; . Approaching the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for bridging funding for the apprenticeship programme; . Engaging Merit (Pty) Ltd to assist in raising donor funding for DTA initiatives; . Increased international student intake for cross-subsidisation of local students; . Cost management and cost reduction interventions; . Capacity utilisation to generate extra income; and . The possibility of raising funds within the Denel group.