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EDWIN NAIDU
TWENTY high-achieving grade eleven maths and science learners got a little taste of the working world when they recently visited the Atlantis Special Economic Zone.
Sponsored by Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA) and in partnership with FutureMe, learners explored careers in the Energy and Water sector, with a critical focus on the Renewable Energy and Water sectors.
Key speakers EWSETA chief executive officer Mpho Mookapele, AtlantisSEZ Community Integration Officer Michael Webster, and BE AfriBusiness Founder, and CEO Bradley Chetty introduced available current and future careers in these sectors.
They also looked at how these careers can play a key role in the growth of the South African economy.
Mookapele inspired learners to aim high and do better.
“You will solve the problems of the future. Many people are leaving South Africa amid all the challenges, but this provides a fertile opportunity to get involved – be bold in whatever you do and don’t be scared to take risks,” she said.
The learners got a first-hand work-life experience during their visit to Everflo, a world-class industrial refrigeration company that ensures its operations minimise an environmental impact.
A visit to the Witzands Aquifer in Atlantis saw learners learn about the importance of protecting the country’s water resources and the Aquifer’s role in providing communities with clean water.
With boundless energy, they hiked up the dunes in Witzands.
Afterwards, EWSETA shared the excellent news with learners – to inspire more young people to pursue critical careers in the sector, the SETA offered bursaries to learners who plan to study degrees linked to water and energy.
The Learning Journey is the last in a series of events delivered as part of the 2022 World of Work partnership between EWSETA and FutureMe.
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