The Minister of Public Works, TW Nxesi will on 26 June 2015 launch the EPWP National Artisan Development Programme at the Lynville Stadium in Emalahleni (Witbank), Mpumalanga Province.
The Programme is a partnership between the National Department of Public Works’ (NDPW) Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training (MERSETA) to develop scarce skills among the youth in various artisan trades such as Boilermaking, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Electrician, Fitter & Turner and Motor Mechanic.
This initiative is part of the Government’s Youth Month Programme to move the country’s youth forward.
Minister Nxesi is expected to be joined by the Premier of Mpumalanga Province Mr. D. Mabuza as well as senior Government officials in the Province.
Minister Nxesi will also lead the media through a tour to FLSmidth Buffalo (Pty) Ltd where the EPWP participants are placed for experiential learning.
Members of the media are invited to attend the event. Details are as follows:
Venue: Lynville Stadium in Emalahleni (Witbank) Mpumalanga Province
Time: 09h00
Date: 26 June 2015
Enquiries:
Lesego Moretlwe
Cell: 082 957 3677 and/or 087 357 2305
E-mail: Lesego.moretlwe@dpw.gov.za
Michael Mokoena
Cell: 078 038 0004 or 087 357 2342
E-mail: michael.mokoena@dpw.gov.za
