STUDYING at university is a dream for Mzansi youth.
While Nolwazi Ngubane, as with many other youngsters, never had a chance to study at varsity, she is happy to be arming herself through community skills development programmes.
This will improve her chances of securing a decent job.
Nolwazi, who lives in Pimville, Soweto, studies computer at the Pimville Skills Centre, which is organised by Mo-Afrika Itlhokomele Educational projects.
The free programmes are available in Pimville and Tladi in Soweto as well as Bochum in Limpopo.
Nolwazi, who always wanted to become a teacher, grabbed this opportunity with both hands.
She said: “I struggled to find a job last year. I managed to get a three-week merchandising job in December.
“I don’t want to spend the rest of my life doing piece jobs. Hence I’m here learning skills that can help me find a good job.”
After matric, Nolwazi couldn’t find work and her parents couldn’t afford to pay for her studies.
She said: “Without any skills or qualification, it’s difficult for anyone to find work.”
Mbongiseni “Super” Mtshali, marketing director at Mo-Afrika Itlhokomele, said they offer the following accredited programmes:
- Crime prevention and intervention:The crime prevention school educates youngsters about the negative impact of crime in families and communities.
- Internship:Graduates are placed at workplaces according to their qualifications.
- Artisan developments: These apprenticeships train 41 students as motor mechanics at the Fury Training Academy.
- Adult Basic Education and Training:This course promotes lifelong learning and personal development to enable adults to adapt successfully in the changing economic, social and political climate in Mzansi.)
For more info, contact 011 933 4499 or 011 930 0099, email [email protected] or visit www.moafrika.org.za
