As the career guidance tour continue in Kavango West region for the second and final week, more learners showed interest in joining the world of artisans. Institutions visited Christian Haiyambo Combined School learners who were also joined by Sarukwe Combined School.
As usual RVTC presenter Raphael Haingura nailed it again when he challenged the learners to contribute to the economy when they join the workforce. Haingura told the learners that he is tired of hearing that the two Kavango regions are the poorest in the country because we have ignored TVET which supposed to eradicate poverty. “We suffered during COVID19 because the borders were closed. We depend on South Africa even for food. Why should we order tomatoes from South Africa if we have the river and fertile soil? Questioned Haingura.
RVTC’s Liaison Officer Milton Mwiya informed the gathering that institutions of higher learning are not competing with each other but rather complementing each other. “We need doctors to take care of our health, but we still need mechanics to maintain doctor’s cars as well as ambulances” added Mwiya.
Haingura added in informing the learners that it’s not only RVTC but there are a lot of training providers in the country which can be able to offer technical training. “Some courses might not be found at RVTC but you can get them from other training providers” added Haingura. He continued to encourage the girls to take up technical trades which is male dominated. Example was given of the first ever female manager of NAMDEB Elizabeth Kambonde who completed from RVTC as an Auto Electrician. Kambonde is the first female to manage a mine business in Namibia’s history. This was considered as a motivation to female learners to take up the male dominated industry.
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