Ardagh Glass Packaging-Africa has partnered with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and the non-profit organisation Programme for Technological Careers (PROTEC) to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education across schools in South Africa’s Western Cape province.
Announced on 12 November 2026, the initiative, named Ardagh for Education, will initially target approximately 40 primary and secondary schools in Bellville, with the potential to extend to another 19 schools. The programme is supported by Edu Invest and Wesgro.
Implemented by PROTEC, which has more than 40 years of experience in STEM education, the initiative will focus on improving Mathematics and Science teaching from Grades 4 to 12. Teachers will receive 90 hours of training workshops and 36 hours of in-school support over two years.
The programme will also introduce mobile science laboratories, coding and robotics training, and school-based clubs. Learners will gain practical experience through classroom experiments and greater exposure to STEM career opportunities, including manufacturing, work placements and apprenticeships. 
Source: Ardagh Glass with additional information added by Glass Balkan
