Many young South Africans find it difficult to get jobs because they lack work experience, but the youth employment service is addressing that challenge, says the president.
“To date, YES has placed over 100,000 South Africans between the ages of 18 and 29 in local businesses for a year of work experience. Through YES, about R6bn in youth salaries has been injected into the economy and has enabled participants to support their families,” said Ramaphosa.
“It includes a range of programmes to help young South Africans transition from learning to earning. Among these programmes is SAYouth.mobi, a zero-rated mobile platform where young people can access opportunities and support.” “One participant, who was placed with Mercedes-Benz for a year, was the sole breadwinner for a family of four. She told YES that not only was she able to support her family, she was also able to save up to start a broiler chicken business,” he said.
According to YES, an estimated 40% of participants are employed on completion of the programme, he said. "Over 1,400 businesses participate in YES, and the aim is to increase the pace of placements as more companies come on board and more opportunities are made available.
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