Are there any initiatives available to assist the youth with obtaining work experience?
- In 2018, the Government launched the Youth Employment Service (“YES”) programme to assist with reducing youth unemployment rates in practical ways.
- The YES programme allows for unemployed youth to obtain up to 12 months work experience opportunities with companies registered with this programme.
- On 3 April 2023, President Ramaphosa praised the success of the YES programme that already placed more than 100 000 of the South African youth between the ages of 18 and 29 with companies.
- The YES programme also allows for youth to earn an income to help support their families with an estimated 61% of the placements coming from households who rely on social grants.
- For more information on the YES programme and how to either get involved or make use of the initiative, the following contact details can be used:
- Website: www.yes4youth.co.za
- Telephone: 087 330 0084
- E-mail: youth@yes4youth.co.za or corporatesupport@yes4youth.co.za.
