GOVERNMENT has said that the Junior Engineers Technicians and Scientists (JETS) fair is making a substantial contribution to pupil learning in the school curriculum.
Education Minister, Dora Siliya noted that despite inadequate funding to JETS organizers, the fair was making a substantial contribution to the education system.
Ms Siliya said this in Lusaka today in a speech read for her by her deputy, Clement Sinyinza at the 41st annual national JETS fair award presentation, whose theme was, “promoting creativity and innovation in science, mathematics and technology”.
She said JETS has helped to train youths to be inquisitive in engineering, and other technological sciences in class rooms and in life.
Ms Siliya however noted that government was aware of the financial hardships being faced by JETS in its endeavors in the country every year.
The Education Minister said the inadequate funding to JETS organizers has been worsened by the global economic crisis.
She stressed that this year’s JETS theme was appropriate as it was an innovation and key to competitiveness among pupils.
And speaking at the same function, University of Zambia (UNZA) National JETS Coordinator, in the School of Engineering Zebedia Phiri called upon the government through the Ministry of Education to fully consider funding JETS in the country.
Mr Phiri who was also speaking in a speech read on his behalf by UNZA Acting National JETS Coordinator Dr. Paul Chisale said JETS has not been attracting donations from business houses.
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I remember attending numerous JETS fairs at both provincia and national lever (UNZA) way back in 1988. I had a chance to even meet Dr kenneth Kaunda and shake his hands when I scooped the Senior Physics award… long live JETS….HK, SEA., WASH.,
Dr. Paul Chisale said JETS has not been attracting donations from business houses. Why extending a begging hand?
Congratulations nambala one HK Power, you have a glasmarous history behind you. I hope you have kept the precious photos and certificate for your family almanac. I also remember JETS vewry well, though I must confess I was not so good in the sciences, I preferred History, English and Art – so was more attracted to the Debate Club.
Thanks Nine Chile (No 3). I appreciate that.
#1 HK It is now the best time for you kabili to donate something to JETS. It could be used science books which you can buy from second-hand bookshops there in the US.
I totally agree with Dora on this one. Personally, I built my interest in my career through the JETS movement by participation in District, Provincial and National events. I feel all of us must support this noble cause.
oh science science my ferourite thing