60 tourism graduates to gain work experience in the USA
Sixty (60) tourism graduates from across the country will be going to the United States of America (USA) to participate in a twelve (12) month work programme in various hospitality establishments.
The graduates are part of an exchange programme formulated by the Department, in partnership with Awesome Travel and the South African Chefs Association (SACA), to provide workplace experience to youth between the ages of 19 and 29 in advanced cookery, restaurant and hotel management.
Minister Tokozile Xasa will host a farewell breakfast event to officially send-off the graduates, who will be departing for the USA on 30 November 2017.
Members of the media are invited to attend
Date: 30 November 2017
Time: 7h00 to 10h30
Venue: Birchwood Hotel – 14 View Point Rd, Bardene, Boksburg
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Programme Minister’s Breakfast at Birchwood – 30 November 2017 |
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07:00 - 07:30 |
Arrival and registration |
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07:30 - 08:00 |
Delegates to be seated |
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08:00 - 08:15 |
Opening and Welcome |
Ms M Ramphele- NDT |
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08:15 - 08:30 |
Message of motivation |
Ms R Gordon – Nedbank |
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08:30 - 08:45 |
Cultural change |
Mr G Davidson - Awesome travel |
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08:45 - 09:00 |
Introduction of Minister of Tourism |
Ms M Ramphele- NDT |
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09:00 - 09:10 |
Key Note address |
Minister Tokozile Xasa |
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09:10 - 09:30 |
Closing |
Ms M Ramphele- NDT |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
Photo session and media interviews with Minister |
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10:00 |
Learners depart for or tambo international airport |
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Kindly confirm your attendance by no later than 27 November 2017 to:
Ms Lerato Mogorosi
Tel: 012 444 6620
E-mail: lmogorosi@tourism.gov.za
Ms Sindi Zwane
Tel: 012 444 6612
E-mail: 081 267 4665
E-mail: szwane@tourism.gov.za
