Tembisans recognised at awards evening
Over 1 000 learners are expected to enrol at the school in the next three years
Peermont opened its own hotel school at Emperors Palace aimed at upskilling young people in the Ekurhuleni area, where learners are taught theory and practical skills to pursue careers in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Over 1 000 learners are expected to enrol at the school in the next three years.
The Peermont Trust instituted the Lesedi programme 12 years ago to address, not only the shortage of tradesmen in the area, but also help the youth of Ekurhuleni gain theory and practical training and qualifications as electricians, welders, fitter-and-turners and in various hospitality fields.
At an awards ceremony on August 25, four Lesedi electrical learners who have qualified at NQF level four were recognised for their achievements. Two of these learners, Patrick Khambule and John Mamanyoba, are from Tembisa. Mamanyoha also received an accolade as top electrical learner.
Two hospitality staff at Emperors Palace, who have come through the Lesedi programme, had the opportunity to further their tertiary education at the University of Johannesburg and were subsequently recognised at the Peermont CSI function. They received an award for obtaining their Hotel Management certificate level six. Tembisa’s Innocent Ngomane was one of the recipients.
Peermont also sponsors full bursaries for deserving matriculants from Ekurhuleni, offering a mentorship programme and holistic support throughout the student’s tertiary years, with a graduation rate of 85 per cent.
Along with deserving Peermont employees, four graduates were also recognised at the CSI Awards, including Tembisa’s Nthabiseng Malaka, who graduated with a BA Dramatic Arts degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.
