In honor of Youth Month, Harambee is excited to host a media tour at their center in Johannesburg, South Africa. A tour that will be led by their Chief Communications Officer, Zengeziwe Msimang on Friday the 14th of June 2024 @10:30am. This event will offer a detailed glimpse into how the SA Youth platform effectively bridges the gap between employers and young jobseekers throughout South Africa.
Leveraging technology as a catalyst
“We’ll delve into the efforts underway to empower youth with work opportunities and foster financial inclusion, leveraging technology as a catalyst.” says the organisation in their statement
According to Harambee, recent QLFS- Quarterly Labour Force Survey reports reveal a concerning uptick in youth unemployment, climbing 1.3 percentage points to reach 45.5%. Widely recognized as a pressing issue, the crisis of youth unemployment persists as one of South Africa’s foremost challenges. Scaling up opportunities for young people is imperative to alter the trajectory, not only of youth employment but also of the nation’s future.
Positive impact on young South Africans
“We as an organisation, we will delve into Insights into sayouth.mobi, featuring testimonials from leading employers within our network on how it’s positively impacting the lives of young South Africans. The attendees will be amongst the first to learn about the platform’s cutting-edge enhancements tailored to streamline entry-level hiring for employers.”
The tour promises to showcase:
• A guided tour of the SA Youth call center, which aids over 92,000 young jobseekers monthly.
• A visit to our DigiLink training center, underscoring our commitment to bolstering digital skills.The post Youth Month Centre Tour 2024: Harambee first appeared on IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Startup News.