The Gauteng Department of Social Development has
welcomed 106 youth on its yearly learnership programme. These young people will
receive training on Early Childhood Development, Information Technology and
Business Administration.
 
Speaking to the new recruits at the Gauteng Department
of Economic Development in Johannesburg Central Business District on Friday,
Human Resources, Director Honey Makgalemele said the youth must use this opportunity
to learn as much as they can to prepare for their bright future. This chance
comes once in a lifetime, grab it and enjoy your learning experience”. This
twelve-months Learnership Programme will officially start next month.
 
The recruit’s learners were selected from child-headed
households’ families, orphans, child support grant beneficiaries, military
veterans’ offspring’s and foster care.
 
21-year-old, Gugulethu Mdluli said, “I’m ecstatic with
the opportunity and hope to learn the new experiences as much as I can”.
 
Her views were supported by 31-year-old, Zandile
Meyiwa “Being from my background, I’m happy because this will give me a first
step towards realising my dream of owning a crèche in the future”.
 
Employee Health and Wellness Programme, Practitioner,
Lood Hanekom encouraged learners to utilise the services of his unit. “Sometimes
as people we don’t get to a stage where we admit that we require professional help,
however as an employee one can consult our office to get help on emotional,
physical and psychological aspect”. Hanekom said
 
The health and wellness toll free number is 0800 611
169 and their services are available 24/7.