Strategic Plan: Plans for this year: . The SETA planned to build its internal research capacity. This would assist the SETA in improving its research strategy and develop an effective Sector Skills Plan. . The SETA planned to establish partnerships with 10 Further Education and Training (FET) colleges and Universities of Technology with the aim to increase access to workplace opportunities for students. The SETA enrolled 3000 unemployed learners for vocational programmes. . The SETA planned to assist FET colleges through skills development programmes and work opportunities for students. A pilot project at three FET colleges has been implemented. . The SETA planned to establish partnership with youth structures such as the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) to assist young people with training and work experience projects. . Training and development support for small businesses would be prioritized. So far 15 small businesses have been supported. . The SETA planned to support career and vocational guidance through career exhibitions and distribution of career guides to schools.