TO address the serious challenge of unemployment in South Africa, MICT Seta Limco Consulting, Sky Media and Iqraa Trust have introduced accredited training learnership programmes to young matriculants that combines theoretical studies and practical training at various work places.
In 2017, 95 learners were distributed over four classes, including IT, Media Production and two business administration classes. The duration of the learnership programme was one year in which learners had to complete four months’ theoretical training, and thereafter eight months’ workplace experience. During these placements employers were asked to introduce learners to their companies and allow them to work alongside employees doing jobs related to the learners’ field of study.
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This experimental training was aligned with the Department of Higher Education and after completion of the programme a graduation ceremony was conducted in which these learners received National Certificates. Most learners were offered permanent employment by the work places where their practical training had been conducted.
The graduation ceremony was attended by Lungile Ngcobo the regional adviser of MICT SETA Durban, Sibusiso Matsinye, managing director of Limco Consulting, Dr Mahmoud Youssef Baker, chairman of Iqraa Trust, Dr Riedwaan Kimmie, trustee of Iqraa Trust, Hala Rharrit from the USA Consulate General and Bongani Macaringue from the KZN Department of Education.
MICT Seta, Limco Consulting, Sky Media and Iqraa Trust are currently running a learnership programme allocated to 95 learners with physical disabilities from Durban and Johannesburg. The 95 learners are distributed over four classes, two classes business administration, one call center and one basic IT.
“It is an excellent initiative in helping young disabled learners acquire valuable skills which enables them to secure jobs and assist their families and society in a meaningful way,” said Dr Baker.
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