Stellenbosch-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Bergzicht Training & Development recently celebrated the certification of its first Food Service Assistance (FSA) class of 2022 at the Chef\u2019s Training and Innovation Academy (CTIA) campus in Devon Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stellenbosch Municipality has awarded the three-year Mayoral Youth Skills Development Programme tender to the NGO, availing funding to empower 13 candidates with this recognised qualification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bergzicht\u2019s FSA programme is accredited by Cathsseta and runs in partnership with the CTIA, presented at the accredited Stellemploy kitchen. The 10-week skills training programme is acknowledged by the local government as a valuable initiative to combat the high unemployment rate among local youth and tend to the need for skills development in the broader Stellenbosch area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am very passionate about this programme, as it is a way in which the municipality can directly and practically contribute towards skills development and job creation in our area,\u201d said Stellenbosch Mayor Gesie van Deventer. \u201cWe continuously strive towards creating opportunities for the youth to get them economically active.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renowned chef Bertus Basson encouraged the newly certified chefs to keep growing, emphasising the importance to \u201cnever stop growing and learning.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benita Petersen, Training Manager at Bergzicht, said the organisation offers holistic support by providing the platform for both personal development and technical training. \u201cMany of the youth we are training come from hardships and due to the socio-economic pressures they face they will not be able to lift themselves from poverty without support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FSA trainee Michael Titus from Cloetesville thanked Bergzicht for being \u201cvery supportive\u201d, helping him to overcome challenging circumstances to become an entrepreneur. Fellow trainee Natasja Doko from Jonkershoek said: \u201cThis programme means a lot to me. It has pointed me straight to where I want to be. I have realised something new about myself, helping me to better my life.\u201d Participant Nicole Smith from Cloetesville says: \u201cMy future plans include teaching young children to make food and open up a kitchen to keep children off the street.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social worker Nathalie Skippers, Bergzicht\u2019s Development Manager, said the organisation is also thankful for its placement partners for employment, such as renowned local wine farms Muratie and Boschendal. Petersen also expressed gratitude to private donor, Stellenbosch resident Erika Kok, who publicly thanked the organisation for \u201calways delivering on their promise.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more opportunities to sponsor training or partner for employment opportunities, contact Skippers at employ@bergzicht.org.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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