Ukuthwalana Project
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DESCRIPTION:
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The Ukuthwalana Training Programme was piloted in 2003 and provides training to young people in the areas of community development, entrepreneurship and marketing, computer literacy, cultural history and diversity, and life skills. It is specifically aimed at people who were previously marginalised (e.g. people who were in correctional services, foster care or drug rehabilitation) but are looking to start a new life. The programme is funded by the provincial Department of Social Development. Selection criteria One hundred trainees are selected each year to take part in the programme. The candidates are drawn from the database of young people who are registered with - or do volunteer work for - the various Youth Focal Units (or, in areas where there are no units, with the Social Development District Offices) in the province. Trainees must:
Course duration Eleven monthsCosts covered Tuition, accommodation and food. Transport to and from the trainee's home is provided over the holidays. Personal costs (such as clothing, bedding, stationery and toiletries) are from the trainee's own pocket. |
LOCATION: |
Worcester, Breede Valley |
OFFICE HOURS (MON TO FRI): |
08:00 to 17:00 (weekdays) |
OWNED / FUNDED BY / ENDORSED BY: |
Department of Social Development (Provincial Government of the Western Cape) |
FACILITY CATEGORY: |
Youth Training Facilities |
CONTACT INFORMATION:
STREET ADDRESS: |
21 Stockenstroom Street, Worcester, 6850 |
POSTAL ADDRESS: |
21 Stockenstroom Street, Worcester, 6850 |
GENERAL ENQUIRIES:
TELEPHONE: |
023 347 0481 |
FAX: |
023 347 0481 |
EMAIL: |
ggschroeder@rekbol.co.za |
The content on this page was last updated on 24 April 2007
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