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CTICC commemorates Youth Day with special programme

For the third year running, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) hosted youth from Cape Town to commemorate Youth Day with a special Youth Day programme.
CTICC Youth Day
CTICC Youth Day

Youth Day is significant in the history of South Africa, and at the CTICC it is important that we highlight the impact youth – past and present - have on their communities and our society. The CTICC hosted learners from Mitchell’s Plain School of Skills and Lathi-Tha School of Skills on 13 June with a packed Youth Day programme. Both schools provide an alternative learning environment to youth and support them through skills and academic development.

“For a number of years, we have provided the schools with life-skills and development training, as well as hosting them at the centre for hands-on experiential training from our qualified staff. We believe such training is invaluable and equips students with the tools they need to gain employment. At the CTICC it is important for us to show our gratitude to the youth who fought so valiantly for our freedom,” says Julie-May Ellingson, chief operating officer, CTICC.

The Youth Day programme focused on the power of young people to make a change in their community, city and country.

The programme was facilitated by Youth Interpreter, a community organisation that is managed by a group of young people who are focussed on enriching youth through various programmes including workshops, their Ambassadors Programme, and internships.

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