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Welcome to

youth@WORK

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

At youth@WORK, our commitment to social development has been acknowledged and celebrated by prestigious organizations. We are honored to have received the following award:

The IRMSA Industry Award in the Social Development Category at the IRMSA Awards Ceremony held at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 12 October 2023
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OBTAIN
B-BBEE BENEFITS

Whilst obtaining B-BBEE points you will create meaningful jobs, empower communities and upskill youth; contribute towards SDG Goals, Impact ESG

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BEYOND B-BBEE

Private sector, civil society organisations, local and international funders together create meaningful,  jobs, and increase foundational literacy and numeracy aligning with environmental social and corporate governance criteria and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

DO YOU WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT & QUALITY EDUCAITON?

SDG IMPACT

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CORE
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SECONDARY
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OUR PARTNERS

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INTRODUCING youth@WORK

Check out our videos below to learn more about the exciting world of youth@WORK!

Erica Kempken
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Erica Kempken

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Insights & Impact
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The article, written by Erica Kempken, explores youth unemployment in South Africa and the broader African context. With an unemployment rate of 60.8% among youth aged 15–24, the crisis requires targeted interventions for sustainable job creation.

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Youth@WORK has made significant strides in empowering South African youth through employment opportunities, skills development, and strong business partnerships. This report evaluates achievements, trends, and challenges from 2019 to 2024 and outlines strategic goals for 2025.

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Youth at Work presents its 2024 Impact report which is a “dip stick” view of the organisations progress and lessons. The programme continues to make significant strides in increasing the number of youth who obtain the opportunity to enhance their employability and increase their opportunities for economic participation. The report indicates the views of the key stakeholders who advance the objectives of the organisation as per the theory of change.

MEDIA RELEASES

Check out our media releases below to learn more about the exciting world of youth@WORK!

ABOUT US

youth@WORK provides unemployed youth with a deeply supported and meaningful year of work experience in non-traditional worksites nationally.

We partner with businesses, schools and community organisations to host the youth. 

YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE JOURNEY

Learn new skills - Practise implementing them – Create your future employment

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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

ECONOMIC GROWTH OF SMMEs

MEET B-BBEE / SDG TARGETS

FACILITATE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

WHAT WE DO

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SECTOR ENGAGEMENT

  • Education

  • Technology

  • Manufacturing

  • Automotive

  • Green Economy

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OUR
FOOTPRINT

  • Fully national.

  • Sites include:

    • Urban

    • Peri-Urban

    • Semi-rural

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PLACEMENT CAPACITY

  • 3500 in the 2024 financial year

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