The Minister of Public Works, Hon Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde cordially invites you to the National Youth Service (NYS) learnership programme intake celebration scheduled to be held at the Necsa Recreation Hall in Phelindaba, Tshwane, on 31 January 2011.
Background
The Northern Cape Artisan Development Programme of the National Youth Service Programme is an intake of one hundred (100) identified learners from the Northern Cape for the 18 months Artisan Development Programme which is aimed at positively contributing to addressing the challenges posed by the high level of unemployment in South Africa, particularly among the youth thereby providing them with an opportunity to earn an income while acquiring technical skills that will enhance their chances of employment, entrepreneurship and overall development.
The Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA) has been identified as the training provider for the programme which will comprise of 20 learners on each of the following learning areas: Boilermaking, Fitting and Turning, Mechanical, Electrical (in construction) and Welding.
The learners will undergo a 6 months theoretical learning, followed by a 12 months comprehensive experiential training. The training targets youth, women and people with disabilities. NECSA in partnership with the National Department of Public Works (NDPW) will each identify 50 experiential learning opportunities for placement of the learners upon their completion of the programme.
The training programme is co-funded by the NDPW and the National Skills Fund (NSF) of the Northern Cape Department of Education. This Artisan Development Programme will enable learners to exit with full artisan qualifications and advanced practical skills.
Date: Monday, 31 January 2011
Venue: NECSA Recreation Hall (Gate 1) - Phelindaba, Tshwane (See attached directions)
Time: 09h30
Enquiries
Contact: Obakeng Modikoe
Cell: 082 769 1135
E-mail: obakeng.modikoe@dpw.gov.za
