On the job training for people with disabilities at Carnival City
Hand-ups not hand-outs for people with disabilities.
Carnival City has welcomed 17 Ekurhuleni–based interns with special needs into its learnership and experiential training programme.
The students, all with disabilities, are enjoying hands-on training and mentorship within Carnival City’s different departments, including the corporate social investment department within human resources.
At the end of the 12-month long programme, the students will graduate with a nationally recognised NQF Level Four qualification in business administration.
“Our learnership programme is structured to develop and nurture the skills of young people with disabilities, in order to equip them for the workplace.
“People with disabilities are often among the most marginalised in our society, and lack opportunities to learn and be appropriately up-skilled to find work.
“Through this initiative, we can give them that all important, on-the-job experience, as well as a recognised qualification, to be noticed by prospective employers and improve their chances of finding employment.
“We are heartened by their enthusiasm and excitement to learn and be productive.
“This programme proves that people with disabilities are not incapable.
“They can work, participate in sports, make a contribution to society, and do almost anything that able-bodied people can do,” said Annemie Turk, Carnival City’s general manager.
All the students currently on the programme hail from nearby communities, including Katlehong, Tsakane, Daveyton and Brakpan.
The students’ disabilities vary.
For more information visit www.suninternational.com or call 011 898-7000.
