Sewing the seeds of job creation – 23 learners placed in skills development programme at K-Way
30 June 2023
Through the Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT) Skills Development and Innovation Programme, the Western Cape Government partners with several companies to provide young unemployed people with on-the-job skills training.
This week, Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, accompanied by officials from DEDAT, visited two of several partner companies, K-Way and Green Thread, factories to meet some of the 23 learners gaining invaluable work-place experience in the clothing manufacturing sector.
“While the Western Cape has the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa, the fact remains that far too many people are not able to find work. At the same time, I often hear from businesses that they struggle to find employees with the right skills they need. This is where DEDAT comes in, to provide a critical link between the needs of industry, academia, and unemployed young people.” said Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger.