Crafting a Working South Africa is the theme for the 2010/2011 Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP)Annual Report. It is reflected throughout the publication by a tree that grows vigorously from a strong root system that anchors it, provides nourishment and allows it to thrive, which is symbolic of THRIP’s role in stimulating, creating and funding job opportunities. The root system provides a solid foundation that supports the tree, energises and feeds it with water and minerals absorbed from the soil while preventing soil erosion, which can be equated to THRIP’s values and responsibilities of providing job stability, supporting research and technology development to improve the quality and quantity of appropriately skilled researchers and helping them to pursue a suitable career.