Following on the success of the previous initiative, ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle Works has committed to assisting multiple women in qualifying as caregivers.
ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle Works stated that it is taking a proactive approach to alleviating unemployment while promoting healthcare.
The steel giant stated that it had invested in the training of 20 local caregivers, who will not only provide essential care to the sick and frail but will also be able to support their own families financially.
Joe Nowbath from AMSA Newcastle Works explained that this initiative is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the community. He pointed out that AMSA has partnered with the Grace Old Age and Frail Care Training Facility, covering the fees for 20 women to receive professional caregiver training.
“This is the third time AMSA has supported the Grace Old Age and Frail Care Training Facility, where we pay R7,000 per student for the necessary training. Our management reviewed the success of previous initiatives and noted that it significantly contributed to job creation. Additionally, there is the humanitarian aspect, where the company can positively impact those in need of care and those seeking employment,” he said.
Jane Peters from the training facility highlighted the remarkable growth of the initiative, particularly with AMSA’s involvement.
“We are now receiving calls from across KwaZulu-Natal, and even from Mpumalanga and Gauteng, requesting caregivers. Many of our caregivers have been placed in facilities such as Hilldrop Medical Facility, Mediclinic Newcastle, and La Gratitude,” she shared.
Peters expressed deep gratitude towards AMSA for enabling 20 women to undergo three months of training, noting the crucial role caregivers play in the healthcare sector and the lives of their patients and families.
“Being a caregiver is more than just a career; it’s a calling. Caregivers provide emotional and physical support to their patients and assist the patients’ families. This investment also offers a path to employment for those who are currently unemployed,” she said. She further added that 80% of their students have been placed in medical facilities or homes, and the training facility works hard to find positions for all its graduates.
As ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle Works contributes to the community, what are your thoughts on the above? Do you believe that more companies should create initiatives similar to this? If so which industries should companies invest in locally?
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Well done, ArcelorMittal Newcastle. Once again you overcame the challenges you faced the past year. This is the culture and spirit that we as retired ex-employees help to nurture and pass on to the next generation of employees