20-05-2025
ASWCS provides 30 young Alexandrans skills to succeed as entrepreneurs
Agrigreat Soiltech Waste Conversion Site (ASWCS) in Alexandra hosted 30 young people from the community for a skills training session on May 8. These are young people participating in Project YDE Lumen30, an initiative that is focused on youth empowerment through skills development and training in the renewable energy sector.
ASWCS's Buyiswa Twala said, as part of their training, the YED Lumen30 trainees were introduced to entrepreneurship. She added that, as a result, the director of Unnati Training Academy, Devaksha Maharaj, arranged for the trainees to spend a few hours at the ASWCS in Alexandra. This allowed ASWCS to share skills and tips with the students on how to build a successful eco-business.
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Twala said they shared their expertise on circular economy, waste conversion, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Furthermore, she gave trainees insight on working on a minimal budget, scaling, and how to secure partnerships. When giving trainees insights about scaling, she emphasised the importance of a clearly mapped out plan. 'You need to do your research and map out exactly where it is that you need to go. So that you can approach the necessary partners you will need in order to scale up or replicate.'
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The training had a significant impact on students participating in the project, including Neo Pele and Damaris Maenetja. Pele, who dreams of running his own renewable energy business, said that the visit was eye-opening. 'I could see business opportunities for my future solar and water treatment business.' Maenetja found the visit inspiring. She noted that it inspired her to consider following her passion of running her own non-profit organisation.
The training empowered young people with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in sustainable entrepreneurship. Twala shared their plan to maximise their impact as a waste conversion site. She noted that they are building the Agrigreat Soiltech Waste Conversion Centre, which aims to replicate the work that they have done in Alexandra but on a national scale.
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