Graduates honoured at Region 9 Development Centre
There were 418 graduates who were honoured on the day.
LA ROCHELLE – Region9 Development Centre objectives are founded on the principle of moving poor people and communities from a state of dependency on welfare to independency and eventually self-reliance through skills development that empowers them to realize their potential and aspirations.
As part of its mandate, Region 9 Development Centre hosted a Certificate Awarding Ceremony on November 12, at Region F, Eureka House. The guests, stakeholders and beneficiaries were all welcomed by Region 9 Development Centre Manager Ms Neo Maphanga, and the function was honoured by Social Department Senior Officials in the Gauteng Province; Regional Manager, Mr Difose Lekhalanyane, accompanied by Community Development Practitioners (CDP), Mr Sithelo Mfuthe and Ms Nomfundo Mnisi. The beneficiaries also received a word of encouragement from successful local business women Ms Phola Katisi and Joy Moloi.
The overall total Beneficiaries graduated; Life Skills – 252, Graphic Designer – five, Construction – five, Cabinet Making – 10, Upholstery – eight, Boiler Making – two, Motor Mechanic – three, Welding – 11 and Computer – 122 (Total Graduates 418).
The beneficiaries gave a positive response about their experience in the various courses that they have attended and expressed their gratitude to Region 9 Development Centre for the opportunity that they were given.
Region 9 Development Centre remains committed to organize more Skills Training Programmes for the beneficiaries and maintain its status as the house of hope in the community.
All community members are encouraged to visit the Centre at 179 Johannesburg Road, Conner 11th Street, La Rochelle, and register for an End User Computer, the intake in on. For info call 011 436 1134 / www.region9dc.org / region9dc@telkomsa.net
