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Mitchells Plain Summit

Setas Support Mitchells Plain Youth

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:28

Seta CEOs and their representatives responded to the challenge from Marius Fransman and Minister Trevor Manuel at the Mitchells Plain Summit.

Sesi Nxesi of the ETDP Seta committed to supporting: 20 bursaries, 20 skills programmes, and 5 internships

Raymond Patel, Merseta CEO committed approximately R10m to 1) retrain 50 -100 previously retrenched persons, 2) 50 Learnerships at Cape College of Education and Northlink, 3) 75 learners to attend skills programmes particularly New Venture Creation, 4) 25 bursaries, and 5) 25 learners to have the opportunity for experiential learning.

From the Forestry Seta, Simangaliso Mkhwanazi committed to: 50 cabinet makers, 50 upholsterers, and 50 wood polishers.

From Petrus Maoko from Construction Seta says that they have supported R59m to date. The Seta supports artisan development, apprenticeship and Abet, and Recognition of Prior Learning. In conjunction with Ikamva, Petrus committed that they will work out how many persons they can support. Mitchells Plain youth can benefit by contacting the Bellville office.

Agriseta committed to 15 bursaries, 10-15 experiential learning places, 10 internships, and if it is possible to have a group of 20 learners, the Agriseta will offer an Agricultural learnership.