Here are a few of the ongoing programs that we offer:
This is a 2 week course that we offer three to four times a year. This training equips young people to find and keep a job. Through this course, we teach interview skills, financial management, ethics, and what employers are looking for. We have seen a great success rate for this course, with over 60% of graduates finding employment.
Work 4 A Living
Educare
Our full time educare helps prepare kids for the transition into school, through educational activities, English teaching, and healthy meals. Most of these children's parents are domestic workers, many of whom have found employment through our centre.
Computer Training
Our acredited computer program has trained over 60 people in the last 4 years, most of whom have gone on to find employment, or a better job than they were previously in. This course is offered in the evenings 8-10 hours a week and covers all the necessary computer skills that employers are looking for, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Skills Training
We have offered and continue to offer a wide variety of skills training for this community. Our vision is to help people become self sustaining and be able to provide for their families. Some of the trainings that we have offered include: shoe making, carpentry, building skills, small business training, beading, and baking.
ABET Classes
Here at our centre, we offer the ABET program, where students can get their Level 4. Our township struggles with learners who do not finish high school. Through this program, we can help bridge that gap and see these young people find employment.
Sewing Classes
Our sewing classes are offered twice a week and have benefited many ladies so far. We offer both beginner and second level classes. Some of these ladies are taking this idea further, and have started their own small businesses, either making or repairing clothing to earn a living.
Street Kids Homeschool
There are many children in Mzamomhle who are unable to go to school due to various circumstances. Our homeschool has taken about 10 children to teach them the basics of reading, writing, mathematics, and English. Our goal is to help prepare them to be enrolled in school next year.