GEORGE NEWS - The Youth Development Section of the George Community Services Directorate has conducted youth leadership development workshops for youth from several areas, concluding training with 125 students.
The programme cultivates responsible citizenship among young people, stimulating them to become productive citizens who are able to apply innovative approaches and solutions to challenges that young people are facing, and act as youth ambassadors in their areas.
Students were drawn from Kleinkrantz, Touwsranten, Pacaltsdorp, Rosemoor and Parkdene.
The training was done in-house and took place over two full days per area, with a series of workshops held in different venues. A graduation ceremony was held on 12 November at the George Civic Centre banquet hall to honour the students.
Councillor Jacqulique von Brandis delivered the keynote address and said it is due to her attending such a programme years ago that she is now a local government councillor. She encouraged the students.
"I feel that with the right attitude and hard work you can reach great heights," said Von Brandis.
Students were drawn from Kleinkrantz, Touwsranten, Pacaltsdorp, Rosemoor and Parkdene.
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