5.6 Befufsfortbildungswerk (bfw) 5.6.1 The institution provided an opportunity for those with no formal schooling to obtain employment opportunities and participate in the economy. 5.6.2 The institution was committed to its vocational training to such an extent that programmes had duration of 2-3 years and trainees were assisted in obtaining employment after completion of the programme. 5.6.3 The tracer system used by the institution was effective, a factor that many training centres in South Africa lacked. 5.6.4 There was a high absorption rate in the labour market for trainees who had undergone training at bfw owing to its good relations with companies. 5.6.5 The success rate of trainees who trained at bfw was commendable. 5.6.6 Trainees were also offered social support (stipends) in addition to the vocational training in order to complete the training successfully. 5.6.7 University graduates with no employment were retrained for new programmes to enhance their chances of obtaining employment. 5.6.8 The utilisation of funding for the training programme was very effective.