A group of 30 matriculants started their job readiness training at the George Youth Café on Monday.
“The George Municipal Youth Office in partnership with the George Youth Cafe and the Department of Labour, is running the Job Readiness Workshops for youngsters at no cost,” said George Municipality spokesperson, Debra Sauer.
“The aim of the workshop is to assist young people to be ready for the job market.
“No confirmation is needed to attend the training and participants only need to bring a pen and notebook with.”
Sauer added that the training includes the preparation of a CV, writing of a cover letter, interviewing skills and other related information.
George youth empowered for the workplace
Esihle Bungile (21) said he finds the training to be very interesting and believes it will benefit him in future.
Anushca Ruiters (20), just finished an internship doing administration and would like to further her studies. She finds the training very insightful.
“We are taught people skills and how to portray ourselves in a professional manner.”
The next workshop will be held from 21 to 25 January from 9am at the Thembalethu Zone 9 Community Hall; 26 January to 1 February from 9am at the Rosemoor Community Hall and 4 to 8 February from 9am at the Blanco Community Hall.
Further dates for other areas will be advertised on the George Municipal social media platforms.
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