Dohne Damons
Gugulethu Mfuphi and Shobana Maikoo, Head of TransUnion’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Africa explore the relevance of learnerships in South Africa in 2023.
The Youth Unemployment Rate in South Africa according to Statistics South Africa is 60.70 percent in the second quarter of 2023.
The discussion speaks directly to the opportunities that learnerships present to the youth of South Africa and the opportunities it can offer if it is managed well.
Learnerships have gained global recognition from institutions like the World Bank and the International Labour Organisation for their ability to nurture skills, promote entrepreneurship, and fuel economic growth. They offer a targeted solution to South Africa’s unemployment crisis by not only imparting vital skills but also opening doors to immediate job prospects.
The GCC’s learnership program, founded in 2021, stands as a shining example. With over 60% of its 100+ learners securing full-time employment after their 12-month learnerships, the GCC demonstrates the tangible impact of this approach. Shobana Maikoo stressed the importance of aligning skills with local job market demands, emphasizing that learnerships provide practical, on-the-job training tailored to specific roles.
Listen to the full conversation here:
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