South Africa faces a youth unemployment crisis (45.5% rate), leading to significant exclusion, poverty & inequality. In parallel, digital economy is expanding rapidly with a growing demand for specific skills. The project aims to address this gap by equipping disadvantaged youth (18-35y) with the skills, confidence & opportunities to build careers in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Key activities:

1/ Recruitment, selection, induction & contracting of candidates

2/ Work readiness training (Personal/life skills, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, financial literacy & workplace etiquette)

3/ Industry-aligned ICT training for 3-6 months (Software development, cloud computing, data analytics & AI basics, cybersecurity fundamentals)

4/ Work experience & placement (Internships, entry-level ICT jobs, entrepreneurship for tech-enabled ventures)

5/ Alumni network & career advancement (Mentoring)

6/ Psychosocial support.

Project NPO: Afrika Tikkun Foundation