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Daily News reports that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has announced an initiative aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled artisans in the province.
On Wednesday, MEC Martin Meyer revealed plans to absorb qualified artisans and graduates into the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in a move designed to bolster the region's technical workforce and provide vital training opportunities. Meyer highlighted that the province was currently facing considerable challenges in cultivating skilled artisans, which was essential for economic growth and infrastructure development. The MEC underscored the ongoing conversations with developers of the multi-billion Rand Westown project, emphasising that training young graduates to become proficient artisans was at the forefront of their agenda. Discussions between Meyer and the developers had been fruitful, according to the MEC.
The urgency of this initiative was further underscored by the alarming shortage of training facilities available for aspiring artisans in the province. Recently, Meyer convened a meeting with representatives from TVET colleges in Hammersdale to explore collaborative strategies aimed at revitalising artisan training programmes. In a related effort to improve community welfare, Meyer also announced a public-private partnership initiative involving the communications giant MTN.
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