Tshwane Skills Training Centre is a state registered Section 21 (non-profit) Company also registered with the Department of Social Services as a Public Benefit Organisation.

Vision

To support the impoverished local communities in their efforts to break out of the spiral of poverty by offering relevant skills training programmes.

According to unofficial sources the unemployment rate in South Africa may be as high as 40%.  In some local communities the unemployment rate is estimated to be even higher.

Past Projects

One pilot project has resulted in 40 ladies being skilled in sewing, and landing a contract with the state Department of Health to make curtains for the George Mukari Hospital.

Orchards of guavas and macadamia nuts were established.

Planning

A Further Education and Training College for vocational training to accommodate those students who do not wish to pursue an academic career is envisioned.

Small scale farming and intensive food production are in the planning phase, with vegetable, fish and poultry production as viable possibilities.

As resources become available, TSTC will expand facilities and programmes to train skills, create jobs and develop income generating activities on the thirty hectare property at its disposal.  See Project planning