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I have dedicated OTTC Skills City Africa to the little town of Sulzburg in The Black Forest in Germany , where we had the privilege to raise our children .
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“ My contribution to South Africa – for a better future for its children .” By Isolde Dobelin , owner of OTTC

I have dedicated OTTC Skills City Africa to the little town of Sulzburg in The Black Forest in Germany , where we had the privilege to raise our children .

When I lived there , the town was self-sustainable , and inhabitants played a role by contributing products or services from their family businesses . Everything worked perfectly – and all necessary trade shops and factories were provided . Entertainment , such as music and choir , sport facilities , and art classes were attended by the townspeople .

Everyone in the community contributed to community life .
There was a creche , a school , SOS Children ’ s Village and a hospital – where my own children were born . There were three churches , and everything was within walking distance .
Sulzburg had only 1 700 inhabitants , and everybody worked together to build a good life . There was no crime , and children had
the freedom to grow up in peace and go anywhere on their own .
OTTC Skills City Africa is a training centre for all the trades necessary to maintain the town and their people .
This is possible . This will be my contribution to South Africa – for a better future for its children .
We are starting with our own OTTC Apprenticeships Pilot Projects , with
qualifications specially designed for the industries , starting with the following :
• The OTTC Heat-Pump Technician – Apprenticeships Pilot Projects
• The OTTC Ammonia Technician – Apprenticeships Pilot Projects
• The OTTC Air-Conditioning Technician – Apprenticeships Pilot Projects CLA

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