OUR TRAINEES

I am 21 years old, I joined the academy after failing form Three mathematics in Zimbabwe. I am glad to have this opportunity to study. Although the studying process may be hard, the rewards later are worth the hard work.

Kauluma Danson, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I’m 25 years old My family are 6 to my mother, 2 boys and 4 girls. Only one works, the rest are unemployed. My mother is very old and there is no one take care of us. We just depend on Mahangu and animals (goats and cattle).
I having Two kids (2 girls).

Linda Kapembe, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I joined this academy because I failed Grade 10. Last year I was doing construction work and was earning less than N$ 400.00  per month but the pay was irregular and could take up to two to three months before
I could get paid.

Frans Namwandi, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

What motivated me most to study further was our living condition at my home. I want to be a receptionist, it has been my dream job since childhood. I feel pursuing my dream job will give me the utmost satisfaction and
a sense of accomplishment.

Bernada Johannes, Hospitality Tourism Trainee

I’am 30 years old i come from a family of 7 children. I am married now and have a new family with my husband, we have boys. Now I am a trainee at Homestead skills and Technical Education Academy as a hospitality and tourism level 2 student……

Natalia Shehemange, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I’am 35 years old, I originate from Ohangwena and I have been married for Eight years and have 6 children. My parents passed away when I was only 10 years old, leaving me to grow up in a very challenging environment with
17 other siblings.

Suama Shigwedha, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I am 22 years old I am the first born. I have three sisters on my mothers side and the only child on my fathers side. I come from a poor family, we are struggling to make ends meet. I want to gain skills and knowledge on how to serve people with food and accommodation

Wilhelmina Peneyambeka, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I am 23 years.  I had a minimum wage job. I couldn’t find a better paying job as I had poor Grade 10 results and any
hope of a bright future seemed to be fading away in a distance until
someone from our church told me
about the academy.

Sikunda Victor, Hospitality Tourism Trainee

I am 38 years old and was born in a family of Six. I completed my Secondary education at 20 in 1995. Because of financial constraints, I was unable to continue to higher education, due to failure to access
sponsorship or scholarships

Jonas Kambonde, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I was born in 1993  and I started my primary school at Kauluma Grade 0 to Seven and progressed to Kauluma Combined School to do Grade Eight to 10, then moved to Otjikoto Secondary School for my NAMCOL
in Grade 11 and 12.

Erasene Kalimbo, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I  am 21,  anda good communicator who can provide leadership and direction when called upon. The academy has helped me believe in myself and shown that we can always do better in life, if you
work hard and put your mind to it.

Elifas Nepembe, Hospitality & Tourism Trainee

I come from Onekaku village and was born in 1983. I come from a family of Five and left school in 2001. I joined the academy  driven by the strong desire to develop skills and knowledge in
producing clothing fabrics to make useful products

Albertina Ndeunyema, Hospitality Tourism Trainee

I am quiet girl born in 14th July 1981. I attended Oluno Secondary School where I attained a Grade 12 certificate. In 2004 I took a course in computers . Unfortunately my academic progress was halted due to
lack of funds.

Menete Endjamba, Clothing Production

I grew up in an extended family and completed high school in 2013. Once I complete my Level One national certificate, I would like to pursue Level 2 and 3. And to proceed to the University of Namibia for my
Masters Degree.

Lineekel Mwashilwa, Clothing Production