EDUCATION
A Tax Deductable Donation

A new well constructed Multipurpose Whaling Museum comprising of many components is on its way to be built with a massive educational portfolio for schools, techikons, universities and tourists alike! The core business is education to create job opportunities. We can’t wait for this to happen, say the team of Whale Mark!
 
 
INTRODUCTION

 

When we initially started to compile the various disciplines of the project about a few years ago we certainly did not expect to expand in so many educational fields of marine biodiversity.   In fact, our main core businesses initially was tourism and though it still is to a large extend to generate the necessary income for operational purposes and education, the formation of education has taken the trump card undeniably as one of the main tourism attraction outlets in the Western Cape to show what can be done by being innovative.

In this way we can stimulate the mindset of present and future generations to conserve our marine and flora heritage as well.
The immense opportunities that linger in educational circles to do something about this have not taken root really. Obviously there are many reasons for this. The one that springs to my mind is the fragmentation and flagrant denial that marine education plays an important role in our natural heritage. Totally taken for granted as yet another literary subject by majority of citizens whilst a few are dedicated. To this end we developed a “Project Minke” to highlight various educational opportunities to stimulate existing and new job opportunities. Thereby trying to create a fresh new awareness to conserve and protect what’s leftover in marine life.
Meetings held with curriculum advisors proved this point. They are exited and so are we!


INVESTMENT VALUE TO YOU

What you can gain as individual, corporation or government by sponsoring or donation in kind?

The business gateway for a better future of our children should be our responsibility collectively by giving and not taking principle. Providing many job opportunities to persons who could enjoy the pride of earner ship, by learning the many courses offered. Applying there earner ship in a wholesome way, building pride and a profound need for self worth. Whale Mark knows this and so do you the investor but the question is when we hold back and are not totally committed to invest, we create an emotional blockage within one self which restricts the natural flow of human potential of our children. Not fair is it not?
We urgently need your involvement in someone else’s wants, needs, hurts, and desire to better himself.


OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO INVEST INTO

TSDI - Training Skills Development Institute of Whale Mark

Comprising of employment equity an integral part of the recruitment and training challenge for teachers.
Many brand new courses are geared for students to take up, employment on its own by supplying tourism product lines in the open market or alternatively to supply products on consignment to Whale Mark for the national and international markets.


ADDITIONAL COURSES IN LINE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOURISM AND MARINE SCIENCE INDUSTRY

To this end market surveys have been done during the past 6 years to find the relevant niche to determine the scope of educational programs for development and redevelopment. The reason for this was to ensure that no discrepancy between courses offered and the actual job market exist. In addition to format additional educational disciplines which are feasible and viable, a major new breakthrough which we consider a plus factor overall for the community at large.
 
 
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

•	Courses will be tailored to suit a diverse range of hand crafted product lines. Various hands-on Occupational Workshops will be made available and be open to the public and tourist.
•	Youth programs that emphasize marine environmental education, a work based program to stimulate a lifelong interest in marine science, personal academic achievement and future career goals opportunities.
•	Internships for college and university students.
•	Junior and Senior voluntary internships.
•	Though the courses may not be the hard and fast rule the future has immense possibilities to expand in other disciplines, transforming of our ideas through supply and demand and input from curriculum advisors to meet demands of the future.
•	It is all about measuring the value of our courses. An ongoing process. Comparing national and international standards and trends to ensure it is relevant, compatible, creative and possible.

 
WHO WILL CONDUCT COURSES?

 

•	Teachers
•	Individuals with a vast experience of specific disciplines irrespective of qualifications.
•	Invited guest speakers
•	Volunteers with specific academic or with a practical background in any discipline mentioned.
•	College and University graduates
•	Persons nominated by partners or subscribers to Whale Mark or its newsletter “Whaling Echoes”!

 
 
APPOINTMENTS

The appointment of anyone in these categories will be based primarily upon the compulsion of loyalty, trans-cultural and trans-racial objectives of Whale Mark, a public company responsible to the public and its partners. Your duty will entail to be partially responsible to compile the relevant curriculum discipline you intend to apply for and proof reading of content before printing is done.
 
 
CV’S ARE REQUESTED

If you are interested to become part of Whale Mark in any discipline as stated please forward you’re CV by email for attention Beverley Lakay on info@whalemark.org.za. All information received will be treated as classified information!

COURSES AVAILABLE

 

1.	Practical Career Workshop Courses: Stone and sandstone craft, embroidery, marine jewelry, shell refurbishing and polishing, pottery, woodcarving and miniature boat building craft, glass blowing, taxidermy, plastic and rubber moulding craft, bone craft (Scrimshaw), metal craft, oil and water painting, artifacts restoration, medicinal and jelly craft, stone polishing and screen printing.
2.	Lectures on Marine Pollution and Global Warming effects on marine life.
3.	Lectures of purchasing, freezing, preparing sea food delicatessen’s
4.	Lectures on swimming. Safety precautions in around beaches, dams, diving on wrecks, in caves and river mouths with special emphasis on shark attacks.
5.	Lectures on various species of fish. Beach and boat angling possibilities. Bait to be used and Marine Compliance Act to be complied with.
6.	Lectures on operating ski-boats, rubber ducks and yachts.
7.	Lectures on surfing
8.	Lectures on evaluation of effects of Nature Based Tourism on whales
9.	Lectures on whaling history of South Africa, the guts and glory?
10.	Lectures on anti-whaling and bi-products manufactured from whales to date.
11.	Lectures on maritime and law
12.	Lectures on pelagic fishing
13.	Lectures on oceanography
14.	Lectures on marine archeology
15.	Lectures on marine paleontology
16.	Lectures on aquatic (aquarium) creatures
17.	Lectures on Khoisan fisherman
18.	Lectures on photography and marine video documentaries
19.	Lectures on various rock lobster and crayfish species
20	Lectures on various shark species
21.	Lectures on various dolphin, penguin and seal species.
22.	Lectures on pirate fishing along our coast.
23.	Lectures on Marine Compliance Act pertaining to entire regulations.
24.	Lectures to enroll as Honorary Marine Inspectors and conditions pertaining to it.
25.	Lectures on marine biodiversity including Whaling Tourism for Tourist Guides and Whale Watching Boat Operators.
26.	Lectures to become Junior and Senior Voluntary Whale Mark Officials.
27.	Lectures to become in house Tour Guides for Whale Mark comprising various components as listed in the Business Plan
28.	Lectures on operating Fishing Restaurant practices as Chefs and auxiliary staff.
29.	Lectures on marine stage plays including whaling and the farce of international commitment to protect whales. ( To be excellent ) Stage plays to be held at museum accommodating 300 guests at one time.
30.	Marine Puppet Shows to be held for children ( To be excellent entertainment value for children)
31.	Lectures as reporter for Whale Mark
32.	Lectures on Whale Strandings
33.	Lectures on collapse of Whale Watching Tourism in South Africa in short term.

 
As Whale Mark being a large organization it will also have its own Information Technology Department. In almost every field of education and employment possibilities, the use of computers has infiltrated our lives. Unfortunately a very large part of the population does not have the knowledge to operate them in any sense whatsoever. This limits people to the fields of employment they can follow.
 
 
WHALE MARK IT
 
Being part of Whale Mark the people in the IT department are just as committed as the rest of the members to not only education but to our environment as well. A large part of the ideas of Whale Mark, are that they will be technologically based. There will be an online database that interacts in real time with the exhibits in the museum itself. This will be done by having touch screen units standing around the museum that people will be able to use to browse through the exhibits in the museum. Ultimately voice tags in different languages will be available on every exhibit to make it a much better experience for all the diversity of people that make up our country. The database will be hosted on our website as well. This will make it possible for people who cannot make it to our premises to gain entrance to the museum exhibits and other information via the internet.
 
As the people who will make up the staff of the IT department we would also like to assist Whale Mark with its educational endeavors. We will offer courses in various fields of Information Technology. This to assist the general public in the use, further operation of and business based packages.
 
By enabling people in these fields it will allow them to deal better with the technological age that we live in, and open a wealth of other doors to many other fields of employment.
 
Navigation systems and much other equipment is also computer based. A GPS unit ultimately uses computers to load up the information it uses. Capturing information for study by people. Booking of airline tickets, email communication, typing, self study. The list is almost endless in the ways that IT can assist us.
 
This opens up a world of assisted study:

 

1.	Typing
2.	Basic computer use
3.	Study in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (an Email Program), PowerPoint (a slide show generation program used for giving lectures and presentations)
4.	The use of the Linux Operating System
5.	Training in the use of Accounting Packages
6.	Web Page Design
7.	A Practical guide to Computer Technical Support for College Students Studying in this field
8.	Internships for IT based Apprentices after College study
9.	Using the Internet and Email
10.	Studies in Accounting based packages