More and more people in Kwatsaduza are taking advantage of the “second chance”, offered by Adult Education and Training (AET).
Learners from AET centres in Kwatsaduza recently attended the annual study skills, motivation and career day event, and filled Faranani Multipurpose Centre, in Tsakane.
Nthabiseng Ngwenya, an Inclusive Education Facilitator from the Gauteng East District D5 said both young and old are accommodated from level one to four which is regulated by Umalusi.
“White paper six states that everyone has a right to learn, so we have learners from 16 years until 102, including prisoners and those who never had the opportunity to learn, said Nthabiseng.
Failing, teenage pregnancy and dropping out are some of the reasons that Nthabiseng identified as preventing people from completing their education in the mainstream schools.
“After completing level four which is an exit level, people can register at an FET college, we invited colleges here today to inform our learners about their career options” added Nthabiseng.
She explained that the day is also aimed at bringing learners from different areas in one space, because it encourages them and kills the negative perceptions associated with “night schools”.
Study skills were shared with the learners, including those re-writing their matric exams, to assist them on how to approach exams and to be able to study effectively.
Former learners from Tsakane AET centre have established an organisation called Immortel Vision.
The four youngsters motivate the youth on the importance of education, and share their own experiences.
The only female in the team Sindi Makhoba said she spreads the message that “females can be leaders”, and cautions girls about teenage pregnancy and prostitution.
While Lucky Sibanda said alcohol, gambling and bad friends affected his education, he now uses those experiences to preach about change, as that helped him to “see the light”.
