Impact of Youth Employment Service in South Africa

YES Partnerships Officer Tsholo Mogotsi joins on ENCA to discuss the latest unemployment figures. He sheds light on a significant gap between skill demand and youth career preferences, indicating a systemic mismatch in education and training. Mogotsi emphasises YES's collaborative efforts with the private sector, providing 12-month paid quality work experiences to unemployed youth, fostering a pipeline of future leaders, skilled professionals, and entrepreneurs vital for driving SA's economy forward.