The Free State Ministry for Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements will implement the Free State Youth at Work programme aimed at youth empowerment tomorrow, Saturday, 25 June, in Makeleketla, Winburg.
The multipurpose Free State Youth at Work programme aims to meet government’s objectives for youth development through various integrated programmes that target training and skills development towards employment. 60 youths have been identified in Winburg for this purpose. These will be trained in construction and given an opportunity to work in some of the construction projects targeted at building houses for the women who participated in the 1956 Women’s March against pass laws.
In addition, 50 youth who are in parole will assist with building the houses indicated above. The objective of their inclusion is to give them a chance for reintegration into the community through contribution to the wellbeing of others.
MEC Qabathe aims at creating a conscientious youth that will carry on the spirit of bringing about change, a youth that is socially conscious and makes a difference in the lives of others while getting skills and employment.
As per the programme below, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the Department of Trade And Industry (DTI) and the Free State Department of Social Development will participate in the programme tomorrow towards an integrated approach of government in creating development opportunities for the youth.
Programme
9h30: MEC meets youth for a briefing
10h00: Walk/ drive to the houses to be demolished
10h30: Demolitions of houses and rubble removal
13h00: Community Meeting
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Purpose of the event: Hod Mm Mokoena
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Presentations: National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
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Free State Social Development – youth development
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Construction Seta
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Department of Trade And Industry (DTI)
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Remarks by Makeleketla Youth
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MEC’s address
15h00: Youth Celebrations
The next event of a similar purpose will be held in Rouxville as it unfolds throughout the province in a phased manner.
Should you wish to attend the event or arrange for an interview with the MEC or representative, please reply or contact:
Senne Bogatsu
Cell: 082 774 1014
Those journalists who need transport MUST please indicate so by 12 noon today.
