Axios School enjoy an outing with Storytelling

Posted on Wed November 19, 2014.
Axios School of Skills Chavonnes Battery

We had the pleasure of hosting a group of learners for the story of the birth of Cape Town.
Made possible by the partnership of Coca-Cola and the V&A Waterfront.

First Willem Steenkamp welcomed our new team of youth and interns who will be spending the next 4-6 months with us gaining work experience. Then we welcomed the Axios School of Skills  and shared with them the history of Cape Town, the harbour and V&A Waterfront. They got to see historical buildings, relics and artifacts and hear about the people and events that gave birth to Cape Town. They also got to meet unemployed youth and interns from their own communities who hopefully will add to the spark of a brighter future. Our team got work experience to kick-start their careers in Tourist Guiding and Event Management.

 

Further Reading

Chavonnes Battery, Cannons, Muzzle Loaded, Military History, Cannon Firing.
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