Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Tourism will officiate the National Youth Chefs Training Programme graduation ceremony.

The National Youth Chefs Training Programme is a unique partnership between the National Department of Tourism’s Expanded Public Works Programme and the South African Chefs Association. The objective is to up-skill young unemployed people with the training and experience necessary to thrive in South Africa’s vibrant hospitality industry.

The 2012 intake of students achieved an amazing 92% pass rate.

Members of the media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony as follows:

Venue: Southern Sun Cape Sun, Cape Town CBD
Date: 20 June 2013
Dress: Smart casual
Time: 12h00 to 14h00

Please RSVP to:

Ministry of Tourism
Natasha Rockman
 Cell: +27 (0) 76 429 2264
Email: nrockman@tourism.gov.za

Issued by The National Department of Tourism