Practical partnership to develop youth
THE Moses Kotane Institute
(MIK) has introduced a computer programming course to address the shortage of techno-savvy youth in the rural areas under uMfolozi Municipality.
Welcomed by young people, the programme has seen its first group of students graduating after completing the month-long course Introduction to Software Programming.
MIK programme facilitator Sihle Zungu said the initiative aimed to empower rural communities with technology skills.
“Technology programming and coding is a scarce skill within black communities, especially in rural settings. When one possesses these skills it is easy to selfgain and create employment for themselves,” said Zungu.
Participants were awarded certificates on Monday.
Participating and completing the programme was Luyanda Mthiyane (23), an electrical engineering student at Elangeni College.
Mthiyane is adamant the knowledge he acquired throughout the training would further assist him in his educational career.
“I am passionate about education. From this training, I can now say I have learnt how to communicate with the computer and do basic computer coding,” said Mthiyane
Echoing this sentiment was the unemployed Nqobile Mlondo (29), who said computer skills were one of the most pivotal to have in the modern day.
“I have learnt a lot about computers. I am grateful to MKI and the municipality for this opportunity, especially as it was availed free of charge to us. It has brought value to my CV as
I am actively looking for work opportunities,” said Mlondo.