"How Can Skills Training Empower and Unite the Community?"

Changing lives through knowledge.

Unemployment is a thorn in many communities. It does not affect the youth only, breadwinners in many families are impacted due to retrenchments. Looking for work without a set of skills can take a long to get it. 

The importance of acquiring skills. 

• Career advancement. 

• Developing a growth and flexibility mindset. 

• Diversify responsibilities and abilities. 

• It gives a sense of achievement. 

How to obtain those skills. 

When looking for a job, it can seem impossible to be employed because of a CV that is not good.  Here are some helpful tips that can ensure progress in your journey.  

• If you are not sure about the career path to take, it can help to check scarce courses, the employment opportunities are often available. 

• University degrees and diplomas can take up to 4 years to complete, this can seem to be a long time to complete. Short courses can be a way to get the skills at a fraction of the time. 

• Many companies Look for experienced candidates when hiring, volunteering can be another that can increase the chances of employment not only because of the experience but also because employers know that you are unemployed and looking for work.  

• Getting the necessary skills is a part of being employable, another part is having good interpersonal skills, good organisation, and time management skills, and understanding the working environment you are applying for.
  

A person with skill increases employment chances and job security, especially in these recent times that are ruled by technology changes. TLC has always provided skills such as palliative care skills training to the community. Several training facilities have collaborated with the centre to give their students practical training for caregiving. 

In conclusion, looking for a is a journey that requires hard work, but it can be done by following the above-mentioned tips. It is also clear that the government still has a long way to improve the employment statistics of our country by increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.  The first step begins with you.