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Whether tackling the Advanced Accounting Bridging Course or the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA), you don’t have to do it alone. At Milpark Education, personal support is built into every step of your professional accounting studies. Our...
The moment Annelise was given the opportunity to study through a bursary from her company, she grabbed it with both hands. “In 2021, Absa provided me with the opportunity to study, and I seized it wholeheartedly to pursue my dream.” Annelise has alwa...
The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA) is one of the toughest hurdles to becoming a chartered accountant
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For almost a decade, Tarryn Harty believed her dream of becoming a chartered accountant (CA) was over. After failing her CTA, she took a long study break and focused on building a professional accounting career with a respected firm in Margate, KwaZu...
After the joy and celebration of the Cape Town graduations, we’re still feeling the excitement! It was an absolute honour to celebrate with our incredible graduates, and now, it’s time to bring that same energy to Johannesburg. If your big day is jus...
The much anticipated, highly delayed budget has some interesting governmental (or fiscal) policies. Focusing on the impact on low- and middle-income households, within the 12-month period ending March of 2026 at which point, we wil...
Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, before tabling the 2025 budget speech, apologised to South Africans for abruptly cancelling the budget speech meant to take place on 19 February 2025. He added that “it was a regrettable but understandable feature ...
The role of a Chartered Accountant (CA) is evolving. Today’s CAs are not just number crunchers - they are business leaders and strategic decision-makers. To meet the demands of this dynamic profession, Milpark’s School of Professional Accounting (inc...
The accounting profession is transforming. Today’s chartered accountants (CAs) do more than balance the books - they drive business strategy, make high-stakes decisions and lead with integrity in an AI-driven world. To meet the demands of this evolvi...
Becoming a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) is a desire for many, but the journey is not always easy. One missed criterion nearly wrecked Rochel Oberholzer's dreams. However, setbacks do not define success; tenacity does. Rochel was able to get back on tr...
Michelle de Lange, a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) and SAICA- endorsed professional at Milpark Education, is deep...
Laura Gregory’s journey began in Kimberley, where her family moved due to her father's role as a group accountant for De Beers. Laura attended a private...
Top Milpark BBA Marketing graduate, Natania Cory, reveals how the degree enhanced her strategic and creative skills, driving her branding business forward.
Jürgen Möller, Head of Department for the School of Financial Services at Milpark Education, highlights the dynamic opportunities in investment management. This field allows a...
In today’s ever-changing financial services landscape, staying ahead of the educational curve is essential. Professionals wanting to deepen their expertise and position themselves as leaders in the financial planning and investment sectors need a com...
Congratulations! You have made it – you’ve matriculated!
Dr. Maritsa Grewe celebrates the significant milestone of matriculation, a testament to years of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. As these graduates stand at the threshold of a n...
After nearly two decades of corporate success, Deidre van der Merwe felt trapped in her professional development without a degree. Her decision to pursue Milpark Education's
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Embarking on the journey to become a Chartered Accountant is no small feat, and for Fidel Nyabusha, it was a path filled with both challenges and triumphs. From his initial struggles to his eventual success, Fidel's story is one of p...
Balancing work, personal commitments and studies can feel overwhelming - but with Milpark Education (incorporating CAConnect), you don’t have to face it alone. Milpark’s Student Success and Wellness Team (SSW) provides dedicated acad...
Graduating from Milpark in 2025? Explore our Graduation FAQs, where you'll find answers to the most common questions from fellow graduands.
At Milpark Education (Incorporating CAConnect) our philosophy is simple yet powerfully unique: support every student as an individual and create an environment that builds resilience, fosters academic success and personal growth. The story of
In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry, ensuring that graduates are workplace-ready is both a responsibility and a symbol of quality education. As a Lecturer and Programme Oversight Manager for the
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For anyone with ambitions to become a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) in South A...
Navigating the journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA)SA can feel like a rollercoaster ride of challenges and triumphs. Meet Deidre Jooste, a qualified CA(SA), a passionate lecturer at Milpark Education, and one of the brilliant minds behind ...
A team of MBA students from Milpark Business School has been announced as the 2024 Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (SREM) module winners, securing R320,000 for SAICA’s Thuthuka Bursary Fund.
The SREM module, part of
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For Marzanne van Zyl from Durbanville, Cape Town, a temporary receptionist job unexpectedly became the stepping stone to a thriving career in insurance. Thanks to online learning with Milpark Education, she’s met industry regulatory requirements, exc...
When injuries ended Jason Matthee's professional rugby career at just 21, his lifelong dream of playing for the Springboks suddenly came to a halt. Uncertain what to do next, Jason explored several careers before starting a BBA degree with Milpark. T...
Can a South African BBA degree open doors abroad? For Donavan Picota, the answer is a resounding yes. In 2023, shortly after emigrating to Australia, he completed his online
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Risk and compliance are a crucial part of a business’s operational success. Nowadays, companies operate in fast-paced and hyper-connected environments, and as they grow, so does the complexity of the compliance requirements they face, and the need fo...
Qualifying as a chartered accountant CA(SA) in South Africa is notoriously challenging. When passing the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA) initially seemed impossible, Kristen Farnham decided to pursue a career as a management accountant ...
Thea Ngele, a Senior Lecturer in Public Administration at Milpark Education, brings extensive academic and professional expertise to her role. Holding a BAdmin and BAdmin (Hons) in Public Adminis...
Continuous above-inflation increases in the cost of medical scheme membership have led to healthcare becoming increasingly unaffordable. Non-traditional players have taken the opportunity to offer competitively priced medical insurance products at di...
In the fast-evolving world of business, risk management has emerged as a critical field, especially in the South African market. With a staggering 100% increase in job postings related to risk management, there is an undeniable demand for professiona...
For Milpark management student Jarryn Bell, distance learning online has been a key overcoming self-doubt. Despite successfully climbing the corporate ladder at Momentum Insure, Jarryn lacked self-confidence - a classic case of impostor syndrom...
Imagine a qualification that doesn’t just open doors but one that launches you into a world of possibility. The South African CA(SA) isn’t just a title; it’s a powerful springboard for careers both local and internationally
Effective people management is essential for business success, especially as workplace dynamics rapidly evolve. Milpark’s MBA programme – Africa’s ...
Having completed PGDA piecemeal (without CTA) in 2020 after a number of attempts at the CTA exams with his previous academic institution, Mbusi could not gain entry to SAICA’s ITC Exam. Following a near-fatal battle with COVID-19, Mbusi Ndlovu's reso...
From small-town boy to corporate leader, Milpark MBA student Ashailan Moodley’s success story is driven by his unwavering commitment to his family. Despite personal challenges, including Type 1 diabetes and financial hardship, Ash has persevered to a...
In an era of abundant real-time information, the recent changes in South Africa’s retirement system have highlighted the ongoing challenge of ensuring clients make informed financial decisions. These reforms have once again brought attention to the l...
I was privileged to attend the Institute of Risk Management South Africa’s conference this year, thanks to an invitation extended by
Kelvin Murdoch, the top student nationally in Milpark’s 2023 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) class, achieved an extraordinary 24 dist...
As from 1st September 2024, the two-pot retirement reform came into play. The pots are divided into a savings component and a retirement capital component. The savings component is acce...
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world in which we live, effective financial planning is imperative for securing a stable and prosperous future. Many career options exist in this field, including those of an administrative nature and fiduciary exp...
Kabir Yacoob has worked hard to get to where he is now, working as a Business Development Manager at the same company where he started his career. A graduate of Milpark for all three of his qualifications, Kabir is no stranger to a worthy challenge. ...
As technology transforms business in the digital world, the demand for adaptable, human-centred leaders is greater than ever. Milpark’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), the only online MBA in Afri...
We live in volatile times, making leadership development more crucial than ever. But in that context, what sort of leadership development do we need – not just here in South Africa or on our continent - but in the world? And what are Milpark Business...
Postgraduate success didn't come easily for Tsholofelo (Tsholo) Nkoane, but his journey proves that perseverance pays off. For Tsholo, optimism is more than just a mindset; it’s a way of life. Despite failing Matric multiple times and facing si...
Further education can be a life-changing decision, as demonstrated by Kutlwano Raborife. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (graduated in April 2024) from Milpark, her first for...
As my upcoming work anniversary approaches, it has been a time of reflection on my academic success. And it seems fitting that my moment of introspection is at the end of Women's Month! One of the battles we as women often face is the belief th...
Milpark Education's Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management is meticulously designed for graduates with an NQF 7 qualification who are...
Few careers follow a straight path and Tabea Morake’s road to graduation certainly had several detours. But with determination and hard work, she overcame financial challenges to graduate cum laude with a
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A story about how overcoming self-doubt can lead to successfully completing the journey ahead. Inspired by the words of Jennifer Lee to “be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire,’ Milpark graduate Andiswa Ntantiso has demonstrated re...
In the ever-evolving world of finance and business, risk management has emerged as a critical discipline. Professionals with the right skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks are in high demand across industries. Recognising this need, Milpark...
Zamashenge Ginnie Buthelezi failed the postgraduate diploma in accounting(CTA/PGDA) twice...
Milpark graduate Yolanda Sapho’s success story is one of triumph of determination. After failing the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) t...
If you aspire to be a professional accountant, we have exceptionally good news!now boasts SAICA recognition, reaffirming its credibility and paving the way for graduates to pursue two ofSAICA’s ...
The London Indaba 2024, held on June 25-26 at the InterContinental Park Lane in London UK, was a seminal event that brought together an impressive array of stakeholders from across the globe where they spoke about the future of African mining. With g...
Did you know you can do a degree in insurance? Nyasha Madzingira, a Senior Client Manager at one of the world’s leading insurance brokers, only discovered this later in her career – having already completed a degree in economics and a master's in ris...
Losing a loved one is devastating. Emerging as an overcomer is no easy feat. Losing four close family members and having a parent suffer a disabling stroke is unimaginable. Yet this is what Avile Qowa faced last year while completing her Postgraduate...
"The best investment you can make is to Invest in yourself. The more you learn, the more you’ll earn," said American businessman, investor, and philanthropist Warren Buffett. Our very own Head of Investments, Jürgen Möller, embodies these wise words....
Pursuit of Knowledge: A Journey of Discovery Saajida Dinath, Senior Lecturer of School of Commerce, who had always worked in the banking and financial sector, never imagined that sometimes the most beautiful paths in life are the unexpected detours. ...
“You will only realise this later in life, but always listen to your parents, they know what they’re talking about”, says 19-year-old 1st year BCom Accounting student Janke Joubert. She sat down with us to share her experience at Milpark Education an...
Welcome to Milpark Business School’s Advanced
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Ahead of Youth Day on 16 June 2024, we spoke to some young Milpark students and graduates about their dreams for South Africa and themselves — as well as the biggest challenges they think SA’s youth face right now. How equal opportunity can hel...
This December, expand your career horizons and step onto the global stage with Milpark’s Business in Emerging Markets (BEMA) elective. This immersive study experience, presented in collaboration with the
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It is not easy getting a doctorate. Just ask Dr Thobile Pamela Mhlongo, who graduated with her doctorate in Business Administration in 2023. “It was very tough, I often joke about how I never missed a year in my whole educational journey, but I did d...
A recent study by the Pew Research Centre shows that just 10 percent of the US population find artificial ...
At Milpark's online career day, MGI Bass Gordon, also known as #TEAMBASS, hosted an insightful session for aspiring Chartered Accountants (SA). The event featured key speakers from MGI Bas...
Lumka Diop’s CA journey started in Orkney, a small town in North West. She grew up there and went to school in nearby Klerksdorp. By the time high school came around, Lumka had discovered her natural aptitude for accounting. “My best friend sug...
I grew up in Ermelo, a very small and very cold town in Mpumalanga. I live in Pretoria now – I studied at the University of Pretoria, in fact, and it’s from there that I received my master's degree in strategic mar...
David Barnes always wanted to go to university and get a degree. His first attempt at a traditional university saw him dropping out after a year. He then went travelling and tried another educational institution on his return — but the administrative...
There are a couple of lessons to be learned from the PRIME hydration drink craze that took...
In the realm of compliance, where adherence to regulations can often feel rigid and formulaic, emerges a figure who defies convention and captivates with charisma and innovation. Meet KhanRoy Jacobs, dubbed as Milpark’s ‘Beyoncé of Compliance
It didn’t take long for Marisa Grundling to get responses to her email asking for students interested in taking part in the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge. Nicole Stow, Prudence Mbatha, Nobuhle Moyo and Matthew Vagle quickly put up their hand...
Matthew Vagle has a keen interest in the world of risk and insurance, and how these fields can be applied across multiple organisations and sectors. His current interests offer him the chance to travel and meet with great people, whilst focusing full...
Khomotso Masingita Chuma has been determined to become a chartered accountant (CA) since her early years of high school in Polokwane. Despite many challenges, including three failed attempts and becoming a new mom halfway through her course, she succ...
Ever since Prudence Motha was invited to join Milpark Education’s first delegation for the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, her life has been filled with even more challenges, extra work and plenty of excitement. But it is all paying off hands...
In just under a month, Nicole Stow will be travelling to the United States with fellow Milpark students Prudence Motha, Nobuhle Moyo and Matthew Vagle where they will compete against other international teams from around the world in the 2023/24 Spen...
Throughout her life, Milpark student Nobuhle Moyo has been an introvert. But when she received an email about the Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, she knew she was being given a sign – and she had to respond.
As an online higher education provider in the financial services, commerce, and management space, it is an institutional imperative that our programmes and accreditations speak to our high standards of honesty, fairness, and accountability.
Having had the privilege of participating as a judge in the elimination round, it was a distinct honour to witness the subsequent phase wherein the cohort was narrowed down from the top 20 to the top 10, under the auspices of Discovery – a platform r...
In the heart of South Africa's political dilemma lies a crucial question that resonates with every citizen: to vote or not to vote? Being South African means navigating through a myriad of challenges in the realms of politics, economy, and society. A...
My tips for success in PGDA with Milpark (I was on the full workload, working full-time, having completed bridging over a year).
When Neil Bonhomme received his matric results a few years ago, he was crushed to see that he had failed mathematics. He thought this meant the end of his educational journey. It would be many years before he heard about an online bridging course at ...
Benedict Thabo Nkosi has embarked on a journey of perseverance, inspiration and sheer determination. Benedict is studying his Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at Milpark Education, but the route he's taken to get to this point has been arduous and ...
During the course of his matric year in 1998, Shawn Reddy lost his father – a devastating event for him and his family that changed the trajectory of his life, forcing him into the work environment prematurely to help support the household. In the ea...
Phemelo Lekale failed at her first attempt doing the postgraduate diploma in accounting at Milpark Education. When she enrolled again, she did things differently and made use of the support structures available to students – this changed everything.&...
For a whole year, Regina Witbooi got up every morning at 2am to study for a few hours in peace and quiet before her three kids woke up and she had to get ready for work. When she passed the PGDA in 2022 and saw her way cleared to becoming a CA – she ...
Kamogelo Ngwenya’s dream of earning a Chartered Accountant qualification began in grade two when her young aunt came home with a fancy new car – how did she afford it?, Kamogelo wanted to know. When she learnt her aunt had recently graduated as a CA,...
As the year draws to a close, I would like to express my gratitude to the entire CA Connect team. The PGDA journey was profound for me ...
Alwyn Visser has a way of speaking about his passion for teaching BCom in Accounting subjects that would inspire even the most accounting-adverse...
If you had told me at the beginning of bridging, that this journey would end, I would have agreed – every journey eventually ends. If you had told me that it would end successfully, I probably would have disagreed because I didn’t have confidence in ...
Amy Wood always loved numbers at school, so applying for finance studies made sense. She cruised through her matric year, but at university an unexpected event t...
Learning how to become a chartered accountant is a journey with many routes. Zimbabwean born and raised Tsitsi Sharara (née Dhitima) knew at about 12 years old that she wanted to be a chartered accountant (CA). Inspired by her CA uncle – the only one...
Senior lecturer Louise Maritz is well schooled in the needs and challenges of students by now. Having taught in Milpark Education’s School of Professiona...
The first African woman to qualify as a chartered accountant, CA(SA) in South Africa was Nonkuleleko Gobodo. When she graduated in 1987, she paved t...
For ABASA chairperson, Lazola Momo, three things have always been a given: his natural ability with numbers, a love for what he is good at, and the willingness to follow it and see where it takes him. He’ll tell you why it’s worthwhile. “If you stick...
Sometimes Merilyn Hove can’t believe how much her life has changed from growing up in Bulawayo in Zimbabwe to her current apartment outside London. This is her base while doing her articles training to become a qualified
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Zimbabwean Tafadzwa Muyambo, 22, can still hear the critical voices telling him it’s a waste of time to pursue a postgraduate diploma in ac...
Audit manager Stephanie White, 37, had always hoped to become a chartered accountant CA (SA) but a few years ago, she saw her prospects slipping away. She failed the Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) programme at a distance learning acade...
After failing her postgraduate diploma in accounting (PGDA) at a traditional university, Ndivhuwo Nethononda was ready to give up on he...
Karabo is from Taung, a small town in the North-West province of South Africa. The first time she ventured beyond the town’s borders was to study in Cape Town – a thousand kilometers away. During her first months in the Mother City, Karabo missed hav...
This is an inspiring story about Asanda Charity Adams and her journey to becoming a CA. From discovering her passion for accounting at a young age to navigating the challenges of balancing work, studies and family, her story highlights the resilience...
Tracy Kraus, Head of the School of Professional Accounting, shared the blog post below, which was originally written by Raun Billett, Chief Risk Officer of Milpark Education.
What is your story? Not what do others ...
Those who like the world of finance and enjoy the challenge of solving complicated puzzles, may be ideally suited for a future as a tax expert or tax practitioner. Milpark’s Head of Department in the School of Commerce (BCom), Shaaira Sackoor, curren...
Neil Bonhomme, now 36, grew up in Newlands East in Durban, a typical teenager who dreamed of big things, like having his own businesses. He had ambition and drive, starting to deliver newspapers and earning his own money from the age of fifteen. Soon...
Frey’s Food CFO Brad Wentzel shares the similarities between disassembling a motorcycle and deconstructing a business strategy. In the first part of this series, we looked at what you need to start building a motorcycle. Now, service manual in head a...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the business world, risk management stands as a critical pillar for organisations aiming not only to survive, but to thrive. Having recognised the paramount importance of cultivating skilled professionals...
Public Administration is a critical component of modern governance and plays an imperative role in the function of society. What better proof is there of this than the contemporary frustrations we grapple with in South Africa? Milpark Business School...
Noel’s motto is, “We’re all things for some people, not all things for all people, and we’re very specific about who those people are and who we think it would serve. I call it integrated financial planning.” Noel uses the analogy of visiting a docto...
During 2023, Milpark Education welcomed two cohorts of first-year students to its newly launched BCom in Accounting degree. In just three months' time, the second-year modules will be rolled out. This is an exciting new chapter for Milpark, as it pur...
Simply working for profit is not going to help us build the future we need for ourselves and our children. Purpose-driven leaders have the power to use their businesses to effect positive change in society, but they need to give authentically for it ...
McDeal de Vries (39) might appear to be a fairly regular man in his late thirties. He’s a father who has a good job to pay the bills and looks after his family. But in so many instances, a first impression of a person can be far different from who th...
In many ways, PGDA graduate Zamashenge Ginnie Buthelezi, 25, is a typical Milpark Education student. In her third attempt to pass the PGDA, she frequently doubted herself and her ability to pass. Despite possessing the academic ability, she battled w...
Leigh-Ann Hayward, Head: Corporate Education and Chief Commercial Officer of Milpark Education, in conversation with Segran Nair, Director: Milpark Business School. Leadership has never been more challenged by the pace of change than today – or so we...
Undertaking an MBA is a major commitment that requires time, money and dedication. Milpark Business School Alumna Sharon Beharrie, and Stephnie Atkinson agree that before embarking on this highly competitive programme, prospective students should exa...
The idea of sustainability has crossed industries and is now deeply ingrained in the insurance industry as our globe struggles to deal with the ever-growing concerns of climate change, environmental degradation, and resource depletion. Green insuranc...
The newly-created Department of Assessment Integrity is an indication of how seriously Milpark takes academic standards, says its head, Riette Brune. She believes the fast-paced online environment and the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) dem...
Milpark Education’s unique approach to studying online, coupled with the success of its Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) has made it not only the largest contributor of PGDA candidates for SAICA’s ITC board exams, but in essence also the pro...
Being a higher education student in a country that has been called
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Taking risks is part of any good business. As Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said, “In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking any risks.” But which risks should be taken and which one...
What is Environmental impairment cover? Environmental impairment insurance refers to cover for the costs of environmental clean-up and rehabilitation following an environmental incident. Standard cover ...
Thobile Mhlongo, 43, has garnered many achievements in her career, but speaking on stage at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference held this July ranks high on the list. Addressing over 400 people in the audience and 6 000 online attendants was both ...
We tell our youth that to succeed in a precarious economic climate they must be proactive, identify opportunities, initiate their own ideas. But without a secure foundation to give them a decent chance – both in the skills they’ll need to progress an...
We hope you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery. We are thrilled to announce that Milpark has partnered with Gallup to bring you the Clifton Strengths Assessment, a powerful tool designed to uncover your unique strengths and unleash yo...
Samantha Pinn, 41, tells a story of how she got her current position as a human resources business partner. A few years ago, she asked to apply for a position for which a colleague had been shortlisted. From her own recruiting experience, she knew th...
If you’re in business, no matter in what capacity, and looking to keep some footing in the future, consider this: by the year 2050, the five biggest economies in the world are going to be China, the United States, India, Indonesia and Germany. Three ...
Audit manager Stephanie B. had always hoped to become a chartered accountant (CA(SA)) but a few years ago, she saw her prospects slipping away. She failed the Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) programme at another distance learning academ...
Protest action, university shutdowns, allegations of cor...
Gender parity in the workplace has come a long way in recent decades, and yet too many industries are slow to budge. In South Africa’s financial sector, however, the numbers are encouraging: in 2021, 42% of finance employees were women. But the pipel...
I am thrilled to share with you the exciting developments at Milpark School of Financial Services as we celebrate the successful completion of our first semester as a newly established school. The journey so far has been nothing short of remarkable, ...
As we prepare to commemorate Mandela Day on 18 July, my thoughts are turned to ubuntu as a uniquely African ethos. Ubuntu is a Zulu and Xhosa word that means humanity – and it is part of our shared heritage and identity as African...
Milpark Education won the Leading Supporter of Digital Learning category at the prestigious South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) awards ceremony. This is the fourth consecutive year Milpark Education has been honoured for its learning offe...
At Milpark, we are constantly upping our offering in response to needs in the higher education sector. Milpark seeks to set up people for success, only launching programmes with the necessary holistic support systems in place, alleviating the practic...