Johannesburg: AfricUpdate – News Desk
Addressing critical skills shortages in the built sector will be at the crux of a skills development outreach programme. Thursday’s session in Ndwedwe, outside Durban, is expected to be addressed by Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.
To be held under the theme: “Investing in Youth: Skills, jobs and business opportunities for tomorrow,” the outreach will focus on entrepreneurship opportunities and development, provide career guidance to learners while sharing skills development opportunities to out of school youth.
Deputy Minister Zikalala will outline investment opportunities and initiatives that the department has undertaken to create much needed business opportunities for the youth. Several industry leaders who will also share information about the property and built industry, will join the Deputy Minister.
