We are working with thought leaders, as well as academic and research institutions to enhance our understanding and the instruments to improve our entrepreneurial eco-system. This year we also launched PEEK which is an platform that gives small craft and design businesses a platform to showcase and sell their products. There are many opportunities Government has a number of programmes and available for our youth. initiatives to empower the youth. The involves young people in the refurbishment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of community infrastructure across the country. Various learnerships and internships focused on raising the skills capacity of young people are offered through . The National Rural Youth Service Corps programme aims to enhance skills development by providing unemployed youth in rural areas with opportunities to work in their communities and to be trained to provide the necessary services for local development. The National Youth Development Agency is a for youth to access information on career guidance services, mentorship, skills development and training, and entrepreneurial development. The youth must protect Let us use the Youth Month to honour the sacrifices Nelson Mandela and Albertina and contributions of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu’s legacy. Sisulu towards a free, non-racial and democratic South Africa. We should also learn more about the immense sacrifices our struggle icons made to allow us to be where we are today. The youth need to work together with government to create the country Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu envisaged. The youth have to play an active role in their communities in improving people’s lives and making sure the economy works for everyone.
We are working with thought leaders, as well as academic and research institutions to enhance our understanding and the instruments to improve our entrepreneurial eco-system. This year we also launched PEEK which is an platform that gives small craft and design businesses a platform to showcase and sell their products. There are many opportunities available for our youth. Government has a number of programmes and initiatives to empower the youth. The involves young people in the refurbishment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of community infrastructure across the country. Various learnerships and internships focused on raising the skills capacity of young people are offered through . The National Rural Youth Service Corps programme aims to enhance skills development by providing unemployed youth in rural areas with opportunities to work in their communities and to be trained to provide the necessary services for local development. The National Youth Development Agency is a for youth to access information on career guidance services, mentorship, skills development and training, and entrepreneurial development. The youth must protect Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu’s legacy. Let us use the Youth Month to honour the sacrifices and contributions of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu towards a free, non-racial and democratic South Africa. We should also learn more about the immense sacrifices our struggle icons made to allow us to be where we are today. The youth need to work together with government to create the country Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu envisaged. The youth have to play an active role in their communities in improving people’s lives and making sure the economy works for everyone.
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