COMMUNITY

Here at the Robertson Wine Valley we believe that investing in our people is as important to building our brand, as it is to make good wine and offer good experiences. The Robertson Wine Valley is involved in the following projects:

LOVE:
The Rural Development Organisation is a special project where farm workers, government and organised agriculture work together to develop the lifes of rural farm workers. Projects include literacy classes, establishments of creches and gardens, life skills, etc and are run on the "bottom up"-approach where the workers decide on the projects, and run and manage it themselves.

WINTER TRAINING PROGRAMME:
In the winter months, the Robertson Wine Valley facilitates the following training: vineyard training, cellar training, health & safety, first aid, mechanical training, life skills, management skills etc. This service will continue until the Graham & Rhona Beck Skills Centre comes in operation, at which time they will become the sole facilitator of training for the Robertson Wine Valley.

GRAHAM & RHONA BECK SKILLS CENTRE:
The Robertson Wine Valley is proud to be a founding member of the GRB Skill Centre and looks forward to it opening its doors in 2008. Building is already underway and the centre will facilitate training for the following sectors: agriculture, hospitality, computer, mechanical, management etc. Furthermore the facility will boast with a career guidance centre that will assist our youth in making important career path decisions.

ENTREPENEURIAL SUPPORT:
The Robertson Wine Valley lends support to entrepeneurs from our previously excluded community, enabling them to participate in events such as the Wacky Wine Weekend and the Robertson Wine on the River.

For more information, please contact Bonita Malherbe at 023 626 3167 or e-mail manager@robertsonwinevalley.com

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