Glencore developing youth with skills

Thabile Sithole being presented with her carpentry kit by Mr Sampie Green the service provider with Cllr Harry Mashiyane, Dr Henry Mushunga of Glencore and Executive mayor of eMalahleni Cllr Lindiwe Ntshalintshali.

Executive mayor of eMalahleni Cllr Lindiwe Ntshalintshali speaking during the Glencore Skills Development handover of certificates ceremony. The ceremony was held at Makause Combined School in Phola on Thursday, September 3.

Executive mayor of eMalahleni Cllr Lindiwe Ntshalintshali said the students who were presented with certificates after the completion of their courses were the very important people.
A Glencore Skills Development handover of certificates ceremony was held at Makause Combined School in Phola on Thursday, September 3.

Dr Henry Mushunga of Glencore speaking about the Skills Development initiatives

She encouraged the students to bring change in their families and the community of Phola. She related a brief history of the school, Makause Combined School. She said it all started in 2006 while she was in mayoral committee leading the development planning relocation programme. She reminded the students that they were being skilled and they should be grateful for that.

“From now onwards 45 homes will see a change, this is a good start and go on to further your education. I am very passionate about skills development as this empowers our communities. You need to know that you are now in demand and this must not stop now. This is a key to a better future and I am happy that even women will be empowered in the male dominated industry, invite other women and empower them as well. Empowering a woman is empowering a nation,” stated the executive mayor of eMalahleni Cllr Lindiwe Ntshalintshali.

Mr Sampie Green service provider for the different skills offered by Glencore.

A group of students with their plumbing certificates during the Skills Development handover of certificates ceremony. The ceremony was held at Makause Combined School in Phola on Thursday, September 3.

Students showing their carpentry certificates during the Skills Development handover of certificates ceremony held recently.

The executive mayor also reminded the students to respect their jobs and that they must use their skills with respect. She said the students must be like candlelight in their families and communities. She further thanked Gencore for investing in the community of Phola. She also urged the parents to support their children.

Khabo Hlatshwayo after being presented with her welding kit. Looking on is Cllr Harry Mashiyane, Dr Henry Mushunga of Glencore and Executive mayor of eMalahleni Cllr Lindiwe Ntshalintshali.

Piet Majola after receiving his plumbing kit and he is with Cllr Harry Mashiyane, Dr Henry Mushunga of Glencore and Executive mayor of eMalahleni Cllr Lindiwe Ntshalintshali.

“Directly or indirectly the communities benefit by government interventions in partnership with the private sector. Skills hubs are now brought closer to the community to use them. God has sent a new hand to be the light, be the role models and be part of the community development. Together we can bring a change into our lives and make Phola a better place,” concluded the mayor.

The students were presented with kits as a start to their chosen careers.