Cooperation benefits TVET students, school

A plea for technical assistance sent to the Waterberg Technical Vocational Education and Training College’s engineering and skills development campus by Harry Oppenheimer Agricultural High School in Limburg, north of Mokopane has led to a mutually beneficial partnership between the two institutions.
Waterberg TVET College’s Public Relations Officer, Matsatsi Kgamedi stated that more than 30 final year students in the fields of welding, plumbing and electrical engineering were sent to the school to gain work-based exposure and help revive the hostel plumbing system, rewiring and maintenance of electrical system, construction and fitting of steel doors.
As a token of appreciation, the college and school held a small event recently to acknowledge the great work the students have done and to commend them for truly living up to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s slogan Thuma mina ‘send me’ to make a difference, Kgamedi explained.
It was learnt that the day began with a tour around the school were the entourage proceeded to the school hostel and surrounding premises to witness the skilful work that was done by the students. Among those in attendance were College Principal Selaelo Lekoloane and members of management, Harry Oppenheimer Principal, Simon Dibete and the school governing body. During the official programme, Dibete reportedly said they treasured the relationship that has begun with the college.
Lekoloane was quoted to have said: “We appreciate institutions like these who open doors for students to showcase their talents and skills. TVET Colleges are relevant to the economy of this country.” She concluded by stating that TVET Colleges have the power to combat unemployment, poverty and lack of skills.

Story: ENDY SENYATSI
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