The CIE Thabiso Skills Institute advocates and lobbies on behalf of skills centres in the community education and training (CET) sector. This includes responding to requests by the Minister of Higher Education for written submissions on draft legislation and policies for CET.  

Advocacy includes participating in forums for public dialogue, and meetings with key stakeholders such as the Department of Higher Education, the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Sector Education and Training Authorities, and Community Education and Training colleges, among others.