Unlocking potential through on-the-job training
Making up 36.2% of South Africa’s total population, young people (15 to 34) hold significant potential for South Africa’s future. But it is unlocking this potential that remains a serious challenge. While many youths are breaking new ground by becoming the first of their generation to be employed in formal positions or graduate with a tertiary qualification, 38.2% of them remain locked out of the workforce. If there was a ‘golden ticket’ to long-term employment, …