Empowering the future
Youth are to get exposure to the working environment and an understanding of the various expectations employers have of them
In an effort to combat youth unemployment, KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) officially launched a post-school workplace readiness programme on July 3.
Set to take place in all 29 wards, youth are to get exposure to the working environment and an understanding of the various expectations employers have of them.
They will also learn how to complete application forms, compile CV’s, prepare for interviews and access the KDM jobs database.
Through the programme, youth will also have the opportunity to explore the various departments within the municipality for valuable first-hand experience.
KDM media liaison officer Sipho Mkhize said the KDM population is comprised mainly of youth, many of whom are in the secondary level of education.
The programme is open to high school graduates and tertiary students.
“Young people post-matriculation have a myriad of options, namely: furthering their education with tertiary institutions in and around Durban, enrolling with local TVET colleges (public and private), or seeking employment and thereby entering the job market. There is also a contingent that stays at home owing to financial difficulties.”
Kick-starting the programme, about 150 youths from ward 12, which includes Groutville and Thembeni, completed the KDM workplace readiness programme last week.
Youth, Sports and Gender Portfolio Committee chairman Cllr John Phahla motivated the youth to strive to do better and tasked them with the responsibility of shaping their own future.
For more information contact Nelisiwe Buthelezi at 032 437 5059 or NelisiweB@kwadukuza.gov.za
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