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Coega and partners kick off Hospitality Programme for learners living with disabilities

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that on Monday, 3 October 2022, it welcomed 74 beneficiaries with disabilities from across the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, to commence their skills development training.

The National Institute for Development and Training (NID Training), in partnership with Hospitality Academy and supported by the CDC, welcomed qualified applicants with disabilities to submit applications for the following recognised training courses: NQF Level 4 Professional Cookery: 12-month course (3 October 2022 – 29 September 2023) and NQF Level 2 Assistant Chef: 6-month course (3 October 2022 – 31 March 2023). Interviews and assessments were held from Monday, September 26 to Wednesday, September 28, prior to the initiation of the two programmes on Monday, October 3. Classes officially start next week with a formal launch planned for later this month.

Thirty percent of the learning for these programmes will be completed in class at Coega Human Capital Solutions (HCS) campus, and 70% will be on-site at approved workplaces. Both programmes are fully accredited by the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).

The 74 beneficiaries will see a major improvement in their quality of life owing to this remarkable initiative.

Employment equity candidates with impairments, such as partial hearing or sight loss, psychological conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia and intellectual disability (such as ADHD, ADD, moderate intellectual disability, dyslexia) and chronic progressive diseases (e.g., diabetes type-1, asthma) were given preference during the selection process.

Lynne Wilmot, Training Manager at Coega Human Capital Solutions stated: “We are quite ecstatic regarding this effort. It provides Coega HCS a chance to contribute significantly to addressing the numerous socio-economic challenges that people with disabilities in our Metro confront.”

NID Training NPC’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Lientjie van Rensburg, commented: “We would especially want to thank Coega Development Corporation and the National Skills Fund for going above and beyond to assist young individuals with disabilities.”

Cookery learner, Zibuko Qama, said, “I heard about the programme online and I hope that it can groom me and the people around me. I’m glad for the chance and that it could be done for others as well.”

“I think the programme would definitely aid me to gain the skills and experience through studying in the kitchen,” concluded Balungile Ndabambi, another learner in the Cookery programme.

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