Pre-Apprentice On The Job Training Placement a Resounding Success

On the 13th September a Reverse Job Fair was held at the Ekurhuleni FET college.

Ten companies made presentations to the 41 students. The companies shared their Mission, Vision, Values, Working Methods and product ranges with the students.

After this presentation the students had the opportunity to have interviews with the companies management. The students were prepared for the interviews as they had done extensive resaerch on the companies using the internet and other sources. They all had a good idea of what each company was doing.

Mr Bevan Davis, Chairman of the TOOLMAKING

ASSOCIATION     of      SA - GAUTENG  (TASA)

giving the  opening  address at the TASA / NTIP

ReverseJob Fair.

The 41 students eventually were offered 51 positions - this oversupply of opportunities is rather unique for persons who have no work experience. Both the employers and the students were extremely happy with the outcome and all the parties are satisfied with the outcome.

The NTIP Project Management, teaching and support staff expressed their thanks to the companies that are participating. Reports from the other provinces indicates the same placement successes have been achieved. All the South African students are now in OTJ positions untill the end of the year.

Monday 20th September was the first working day for the students. It can be reported with pride that all the student arrived at work on time properly kitted with safety gear .

TASA - GAUTENG will keep you posted on the progress with this program.



Chris de Wet from BOHLER interviewing a Pre-Apprence
Toolmaking student at the Reverse Job Fair.



Johann Groenewald, GTI Board Member, Carlos Barbosa NTIP Project manager and pre-apprentice Toolmakers listening to the opening address of  Mr Bevan Davis at the Reverse Job Fair at the Ekhuruleni FET College.