Established 18 years ago, the Ray Mhlaba Skills Training Centre is an extension program of the Eastern Province Child & Youth Care Centre previously known as the EP Children’s Home, one of the oldest Centre’s of it’s kind in the Nelson Mandela Metropole.
Skills Training That Changes Lives
Our primary focus is to assist in the government’s financial obligation to reduce poverty and unemployment of youth aged 18-25 years residing in underprivileged and deprived circumstances. To date, we have successfully trained 2227 students across our vocational skills and social development programs. 81% of our graduates gained formal employment post program completion or became successful entrepreneurs.
SKILLS TRAINING
We empower our youth in skills and social development programs equipping them with the knowledge, skills and ability to obtain formal employment or become successful entrepreneurs.
JOB READINESS
Our work preparation program equips our students with valuable life skills such as time management, communication, discipline and self-confidence.
SUCCESS STORIES
We follow up on past student’s progress and celebrate their successes with them.
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Our Programs
We offer a variety of SETA Accredited and Entrepreneurial Training Programs in:
- Hospitality Studies (Professional Cookery, Food & Beverage and Accommodation Services)
- Bakery
- Butchery
- Woodwork & Upholstery
- Beauty (Barber, Hairdressing, Nail Technician)
- Early Childhood Development
- Needlework & Crafts
- Homebased Care and HIV/AIDS & Palliative Care
Sustainable Change
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