greencape_ei_skills_2020-21-1ceead01ebb8fa39.pdf

This case study examines how the City of Cape Town (CCT) and GreenCape adapted green economy skills training in Atlantis to ensure continuity during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020. The initiative focused on building economic resilience for vulnerable youth and residents by transitioning to digital platforms and adjusting technical training to meet health protocols.

• The City of Cape Town and GreenCape maintained green economy skills training during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown by adapting delivery methods, which the document describes as an example of "resilience in action". This effort aimed to ensure an inclusive and socially responsible economic recovery based on green economy principles.
• The Atlantis skills development programme targets residents and young people in Atlantis to prepare them for employment opportunities arising from the growth of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ). The programme's design was informed by an audit of local skills to map current and projected demand.
• Training delivery was adapted through several specific initiatives: IkamvaYouth reached over 115 learners using virtual learning platforms for subject assistance and career guidance; Lesedi Training Academy provided technical courses in mechanical fitting, basic welding, and boiler making to 129 people using adjusted social distancing and cleaning regimes; and 45 candidates completed short online awareness-raising and business skills courses.
• The project identified several key insights for resilience in training, including the necessity of early partnership development with local stakeholders for recruitment, the importance of covering data costs for learners using mobile devices, and the effectiveness of distance learning and diverse training mixes.
• Additional community support included the distribution of 10,000 copies of the 'Treasure Box' Covid-19 activity book and the development of Early Childhood Development (ECD) supplementary training materials to introduce sustainability topics to children via Atlantis ECD forums.

APA

GreenCape (n.d.). greencape_ei_skills_2020-21-1ceead01ebb8fa39.pdf. https://greencape.co.za/assets/GreenCape_EI_Skills_2020-21.pdf

Chicago

GreenCape. greencape_ei_skills_2020-21-1ceead01ebb8fa39.pdf. n.d. https://greencape.co.za/assets/GreenCape_EI_Skills_2020-21.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{greencapendgreencapeeiskills2020211ceead01ebb8fa39pdf, author = {{GreenCape}}, title = {{greencape\_ei\_skills\_2020-21-1ceead01ebb8fa39.pdf}}, institution = {GreenCape}, url = {https://greencape.co.za/assets/GreenCape_EI_Skills_2020-21.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }