The Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company is proud to announce the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company and West Coast TVET College on 4 March 2026 at the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company offices.

This event marked an important milestone for both organisations, highlighting the shared commitment to strengthening the alignment between skills development, industry needs, and long-term investment growth within the Atlantis and broader ecosystem.

Over the past ten years, the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (going back to its early phases) and West Coast TVET College have collaborated on several initiatives focused on enterprise development programmes, enhancing skills pipelines, supporting youth development, and connecting training offerings to real industry opportunities. These collaborations have laid a strong foundation for deeper cooperation.

The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding formalises and strengthens this partnership, reinforcing a joint approach to building an ecosystem where skills, jobs, and investment support enhance one another. The agreement signals a long-term commitment to ensuring that local talent development remains central to economic growth in the Atlantis region.

“This MOU symbolises a key partnership for a thriving Atlantis. We’ve spent ten years collaborating, and today we formalize a relationship that turns local potential into a green industrial asset. This is about preparing students for jobs, but it is also aiming to empower them to be the cornerstone of a sustainable, green-tech future for the entire Country” – Matt Culinan, CEO of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company

“Through this partnership with Atlantis SEZCo, West Coast College is ensuring that our students are not only trained but positioned to actively shape the economic growth of Atlantis and build a thriving community”– Mr Lungisa Mbulawa, Principal, West Coast College

This signing represents a significant step forward in advancing collaborative efforts that benefit local communities, industry partners, and future investors.