Every visitor to a CHIETA Smart Skills Centre has a unique story. These testimonials highlight the powerful impact of accessible training, practical experience, and hope for a better future — all made possible through our community-driven centres.
Name & Age: Keitumetsi, 25
Location: Brits
Visited: Brits SSC
Assisted me by: From writing my assignments , doing researches to learning how to operate a Virtual Reality for my Engineering practicals.
Impact: Helped me do my school work.
Benefits: Free access to modern training.
Extra: Grateful for the presence and support from .
Name & Age: Neo , 19
Location: Brits - North West
Visited:Brits SSC
Assisted me by: Coding bootcamp.
Impact: It has impacted me positively, career wisely and personal wisely. Yes this centre helps me in many things especially when I am busy applying to purse my dream career/job
Benefits: The skills has assisted me in many things especially in internet based thing.
Extra: This smart skill centre bring a positive impact to anyone living in this community.
Name & Age: Siyamamthanda P , 26
Location: Saldahna Bay
Visited: Saldahna SSC
Assisted me by: The staff and facilitators are supportive, and the programmes are tailored to help both young people and the community at large.
Impact:it exposing me to modern technologies, digital skills, and innovative learning tools that prepare individuals for the future of work..
Benefits: access to free, quality training and resources that would otherwise be difficult to afford
Extra: I would recommend that more people take advantage of the resources and initiatives offered here.
Name & Age: Tebogo R, 42
Location: Emalahleni
Visited: Highveld SSC
Assisted me by: By achieving cybersecurity certifiates
Impact:Using the smart skills centre resources helped with securing a job ..
Benefits: My future got secured as im now an employee
Extra: I would recommend that more people take advantage of the resources and initiatives offered here.
Name & Age: Kagiso K, 31
Location: Kgapane
Visited: Letaba SSC
Assisted me by: Was able to sign up for Python and SQL courses using their resources and i was supported throughout. This contributed a lot to my professional growth
Impact:I still use the skills i gained everyday
Benefits: Fast , reliable internet connection , acquiring skills and spending more time productive
Extra: Ill forever be thankful for the CHIETA's smart skills centre and the impact it has in my life
