Great to see this as we celebrate #YouthDay ๐ฟ๐ฆ
In our country, where youth unemployment is alarmingly high, Sappi SA is making a real difference in the lives of South Africaโs youth. Weโre stepping up to support our young people in many ways.ย ๐๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ with: ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐: In partnership with the NBI, weโve set up an Installation, Repair, and Maintenance hub at Umfolozi TVET Collegeโs Mandeni Campus. So far, 43 individuals have earned competency certificates. ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฌ:ย From handyman training to basic engineering courses, our Skills Centres are equipping local youths with the skills they need to start their own businesses or land a job.ย ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : Weโre committed to providing bursaries and scholarships for those who dream of careers in engineering, forestry, and more. Plus, we train hundreds of young people each year, with a 90% retention rate in various technical vocation programmes, for graduates, diploma-holders, process trainees and apprentices. ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: Our ESD team is there to mentor and guide youths with a knack for business towards becoming the next big entrepreneur.ย ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ: We believe in the power of sport to build confidence and leadership skills. Our netball programme is all about empowering young women to take charge and make a difference, while youth NGO loveLife, addresses some crucial topics like teenage pregnancy and period poverty. ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: Our Abashintshi are out there and leading by example and inspiringย communities with the asset-based community development (ABCD) approach. When theyโre not looking for opportunities to grow their own businesses, they are arranging holiday programmes, providing youngsters with healthy activities in their communities. ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ (ECD): We believe in giving children a strong start in life.ย Thanks to our partnership with Penreach & TREE, over 14,000 children are on their way to a brighter future with ECD teacher training. Weโre committed to empowering our youth to seize opportunities and thrive. Together, weโre building vibrant communities and contributing to our nationโs well-being.ย These and many more examples can be found in our SSA Corporate Citizenship report at https://bit.ly/4eiAsIT #YouthEmpowerment #SappiSA #YouthMonth #Community
Way to go!
Congratulations!
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