Established by the United Nations, World Youth Skills Day emphasizes the need to equip young people with the skills necessary for employment, entrepreneurship, and personal development. More than just an annual event, it is a call to action—urging global investment in youth, ensuring access to quality education, and providing opportunities for young people to reach their full potential.
Skilling Teachers and Trainers
EcoTraining, the pioneer and leader in Africa’s safari guide and wildlife training, is at the forefront of this transformative movement. It is recognized for its credibility and high standards in nature guide training. EcoTraining offers accredited career courses, gap year and sabbatical programs, nature programs, high school and university study abroad programs, custom courses, and on-site professional guide training at safari lodges.
Operating from unfenced bush camps in prime wilderness areas across South Africa, Botswana, and Kenya, EcoTraining provides a unique, immersive educational experience that connects students directly with nature. This hands-on approach supports a deep understanding of wildlife and conservation, equipping young people with the skills and knowledge needed to become leaders in environmental conservation.
A transformative future
EcoTraining’s commitment to quality education is further evident by its accreditation from the Council for Higher Education (CHE), making it the first guide training company to achieve this recognition.
In alignment with the theme of World Youth Skills Day 2024, EcoTraining is dedicated to skilling teachers, trainers, and youth to create a transformative future. By integrating sustainable practices and conservation education into its programmes, EcoTraining prepares students for careers in the safari industry and instils a sincere respect for the natural world.
Protecting our natural world
“At EcoTraining, we believe empowering youth with the skills and knowledge to understand and protect our natural world is crucial for a sustainable future. On World Youth Skills Day, we reaffirm our commitment to developing the next generation of conservation leaders who will drive positive change and make a lasting impact on our planet. Together, we can invest in the future of our youth, promote quality education, and build a sustainable world for generations to come.” says EcoTraining’s Managing Director, Anton Lategan.
Guardians of nature
Through its innovative training programs, EcoTraining empowers individuals to become guardians of nature, driving forward the SDGs and supporting a more sustainable and equitable future. As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day 2024, EcoTraining’s mission to develop skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate conservation leaders resonates more strongly.
Immerse yourself in the African wilderness, expand your knowledge, and embark on a transformative learning experience with EcoTraining.
Sign up for the Higher Certificate: Ecotourism Field Guide Course today!
For more information on the Higher Certificate: Ecotourism Field Guide Course, contact [email protected] or call +27 (0)13 7522532
What to expect: Ecotourism Field Guide Course
EcoTraining presents a Higher Certificate: Ecotourism Field Guide Course (NQF Level 5).
We join EcoTraining Instructors Richard Davis and David Havemann, who explain the course and what to expect. The Higher Certificate: Ecotourism Field Guide Course is the highest qualification in nature guiding (NQF level 5), and EcoTraining is the only organization to offer this course in Africa. We look at guiding ethics and safety, astronomy, geology, ecotourism, and all the aspects that make the hospitality and tourism industry what it is today or what it should be from a guiding point of view when we are out here in the wilderness.
It is for people who want to see and understand nature at a high level as we go into much detail. EcoTraining’s course on nature guiding is an excellent way to understand guiding principles, theory, and practice. Please sit back, relax, and let us show you what it is all about
