{"id":826,"date":"2026-01-06T06:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/?p=826"},"modified":"2026-01-06T07:06:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:06:41","slug":"protech-training-hosts-a-multi-trade-graduation-celebrating-youth-empowerment-and-skills-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/?p=826","title":{"rendered":"Protech Training Hosts a Multi-Trade Graduation, Celebrating Youth Empowerment and Skills Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-l26ma-11e482a14e61f3fac0e5e35406a1b742 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mk2777jh-4f4056bb5b12835deac4c623fd4dc9f7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mk2777jh-4f4056bb5b12835deac4c623fd4dc9f7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mk2777jh-4f4056bb5b12835deac4c623fd4dc9f7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mk2777jh-4f4056bb5b12835deac4c623fd4dc9f7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mk2777jh-4f4056bb5b12835deac4c623fd4dc9f7 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><strong>Protech Training Hosts a Multi-Trade Graduation, Celebrating Youth Empowerment and Skills Excellence<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mk27s0n8-6e11eaec961c1f8b76efc076e0922128 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-828 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1-1030x476.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1-1536x709.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1-1500x693.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-1-705x325.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-d0w9m-02acc48be47773b4a03823a48bf585d0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-d0w9m-02acc48be47773b4a03823a48bf585d0{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-d0w9m-02acc48be47773b4a03823a48bf585d0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>On 05 December 2025, the campus of Botho Socio-Psychology Empowerment in Soshanguve came alive with celebration as Protech Training hosted an amalgamated graduation ceremony for learners across multiple artisan and vocational programmes. Over 100 graduates were honoured for successfully completing training in Welding, Electrical, Plumbing, Bricklaying, and Basic Handyman skills , a milestone reflecting the powerful collaboration between the Department of Social Development (DSD), Botho Socio-Psychology Empowerment, and Protech Training.<br \/>\nThe ceremony brought together learners, families, partners, and community stakeholders. More than just a graduation, the ceremony was evidence of what becomes possible \u201cwhen the State, community institutions and accredited training partners work together with purpose,\u201d as noted by Protech Training\u2019s CEO, Mr Tsakane Pila, during his keynote address.<br \/>\nMr Pila emphasized that the programmes, quality-assured under EWSETA and CETA, were designed not just to offer certificates, but to deliver confidence, competence and meaningful economic participation. In a speech that resonated deeply with the audience, Mr Pila spoke about the transformative power of artisan training.<br \/>\n\u201cSkills create dignity. Skills create access. Skills create opportunity.\u201d<br \/>\nHe highlighted that this graduation comes shortly after the G20 Summit, where global leaders stressed industrial capacity building, youth employability, entrepreneurship, and social innovation.<br \/>\n\u201cWe stand here today aligned with this agenda. These young men and women are no longer spectators . They are participants in the national development effort.\u201d<br \/>\nHe went on to commend the graduates for their dedication:<br \/>\n\u201cYou did the work. You showed up. You completed. Your communities need you. South Africa needs you.\u201d<br \/>\nGovernment Commitment: Investing in Youth Skills Development Representing the Department of Social Development, Mr Sello Maswanganye reaffirmed government\u2019s commitment to funding artisan training programmes that empower young people.<br \/>\nAnother highlight was the recognition of TB &#038; HIV Care, whose beneficiaries successfully completed the Handyman Training Programme. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Ms Phumuzile Ngomezulu commended the learners\u2019 commitment and reflected on the life-changing effect of vocational training.<br \/>\nThe audience was inspired by a heartfelt message from former learner Maropeng Mabe, who urged them to actively pursue opportunities:<br \/>\n\u201cDon\u2019t sit with your qualification. Use it. Knock on doors. Offer your skills. Create your own openings. Your certificate is a tool. Take it and build your future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-830 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4.jpg 1804w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4-949x1030.jpg 949w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4-768x834.jpg 768w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4-1415x1536.jpg 1415w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4-1382x1500.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Protech_Graduation_Article.1-4-650x705.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7iz9m-a3f5f3ea4286626ce2483e97d38b09d4\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-7iz9m-a3f5f3ea4286626ce2483e97d38b09d4{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7iz9m-a3f5f3ea4286626ce2483e97d38b09d4 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>As each learner walked across the stage, the room filled with pride and excitement. The qualification marks the beginning of new employment, entrepreneurship, or further artisan development.<br \/>\nProtech Training remains committed to delivering accessible, accredited skills training that uplifts communities and supports South Africa\u2019s development. The success of this<br \/>\ngraduation confirms the value of strong partnerships and the importance of investing in young people.<br \/>\nCongratulations to all the graduates. May this be the first step of many.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/826"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=826"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":832,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/826\/revisions\/832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}