SCHOLARS FIX POTHOLES IN BONNIEVALE TO LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS

Jakes Gerwel Technical (JGT) High School in Bonnievale has enrolled their Technical Occupational scholars to assist Langeberg Municipality as part of a road maintenance learnership.  

The project allows JGT scholars to spend three days a week alongside the Langeberg Municipal civils team to gain practical knowledge and experience while repairing potholes in Bonnievale.

As from 17 October 2023 the Langeberg Municipality began with an induction training where they explained the necessary safety aspects and provided 15 Civil Construction: Maintenance scholars with the required personal protective equipment before they could start work on site.

"We are proud to be a part of this innovative community project because it benefits both the scholars and the community. We appreciate the scholars' assistance, which will undoubtedly speed up service delivery to address the Bonnievale Pothole Repair Programme," says  Carel Posthumus, Senior Manager: Civil Engineering Services of Langeberg Municipality

The JGT curriculum is entrepreneurial with practical subjects aligned to scare skills for ready-to-work employability.  This excursion into industry provide job exposure to understand what a day in civil works would entail and broaden the vision of career possibilities. It further provides an opportunity to evaluate the scholars knowledge, teach them new skills with hands-on work experience, and provide mentorship, which will lead them to a bright future.