Empowering South African Youth: The SA Youth Opportunities Roadshow

South Africa’s youth are looking forward to a life-changing experience at the upcoming SA Youth Opportunities Roadshow on June 2, 2023. The Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, in collaboration with the Department of Employment and Labour, National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Youth Employment Service (YES) South Africa, and the North West Office of the Premier, is organizing the event. The roadshow will take place in Setlagole, Ratlou Local Municipality, and will feature Viola Motsumi, the MEC for the Department of Education, as a speaker.

An Ambitious Project for Empowering the Youth

The SA Youth Opportunities Roadshow is an ambitious project that aims to empower South Africa’s youth by providing them with valuable insights into available opportunities and alternative pathways to employment. The event is expected to attract hundreds of young individuals from across the four districts of the province, creating an atmosphere ripe for networking and open conversations about youth employment, job-seeking strategies, and entrepreneurship.

A Collaborative Effort

The roadshow will showcase the efforts of implementing partners within the National Pathway Management Network, local community organizations, civil society entities, and other government agencies. By bringing together influential stakeholders from the government, civil society, and private sector, the roadshow fosters a collaborative environment dedicated to combating youth unemployment.

Connecting Young People to Opportunities

The primary objectives of the Youth Opportunities Roadshow include connecting young people to earning, learning, and micro-enterprise opportunities through the SA Youth platform and other complementary platforms such as the Department of Employment and Labour’s Employment Services South Africa (ESSA) system and the NYDA’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

A Catalyst for Change

The SA Youth Opportunities Roadshow is a significant step towards addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in South Africa. By providing a platform for young people to access resources, network with potential employers, and learn about alternative career paths, the roadshow contributes to the development of a skilled and empowered workforce that is ready to tackle the challenges of the modern world.

The SA Youth Opportunities Roadshow serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders in South Africa to create an environment that nurtures the potential of its youth. As young people converge on Setlagole to discuss, network and learn, the event will undoubtedly serve as a catalyst for change in the lives of countless individuals and, in turn, the nation as a whole.