
Masa Aqua
youth@WORK recruited, trained and placed young people from Centurion and Midrand at Masa Aqua through its funded youth employment programme.
As South Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, employers increasingly require practical digital skills. Yet thousands of young people remain excluded from these opportunities due to limited access to industry-relevant training.
To help close this gap, youth@WORK partnered with Learnio South Africa to pilot a Digital Marketing Programme that equips unemployed youth with the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to pursue employment, entrepreneurship and freelance careers.
The pilot exceeded expectations, demonstrating both strong learner commitment and the growing demand for digital skills training.

youth@WORK recruited, trained and placed young people from Centurion and Midrand at Masa Aqua through its funded youth employment programme.

South Africa continues to face a literacy crisis. More than 80% of Grade 4 learners are unable to read for meaning in any language, limiting

“The programme has transformed our operations. The youth have become an essential part of our team, improving productivity and helping us provide better care to