Bold and Collaborative Effort to Tackle Youth Employability and Build an Inclusive Economy
August 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a focused discussion on advancing youth employment, green skills, and inclusive economic growth.
South Africa’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals a deepening youth unemployment crisis felt most sharply by young women and youth in historically marginalised communities. In regions like Mpumalanga – central to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition – the shift away from coal raises urgent questions about skills development, youth inclusion, and the future of local economies.
Hosted by the Economic Inclusion Unit of the NBI, this event convenes strategic partners, young changemakers, and development actors to explore how collective action can drive inclusive participation in South Africa’s economy.
Why this conversation matters
Rising unemployment, shifting skills demands, and deepening inequalities call for bold and coordinated action.
This event offers a timely platform to reflect, share insights, and collaborate on scalable solutions that prioritise youth inclusion, accelerate green skills development, and help build a more equitable, and sustainable economy.
What to Expect:
The programme will feature critical discussions and practical perspectives, including:
• Innovative youth inclusion programmes and youth-led enterprises driving green skills and climate solutions.
• NBI’s vision for South Africa’s future green skills ecosystem
Register now to take part in a forward-looking discussion on emerging pathways toward a more inclusive economy.
Join us for a focused discussion on advancing youth employment, green skills, and inclusive economic growth.
South Africa’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals a deepening youth unemployment crisis felt most sharply by young women and youth in historically marginalised communities. In regions like Mpumalanga – central to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition – the shift away from coal raises urgent questions about skills development, youth inclusion, and the future of local economies.
This Transition also offers a critical opportunity to reimagine the workforce and build a pipeline of green, future-fit skills. Through the National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP) and the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative, targeted interventions are underway to connect youth to hands-on, technical training aligned with the evolving energy landscape.
Hosted by the Economic Inclusion Unit of the NBI, this event convenes strategic partners, young changemakers, and development actors to explore how collective action can drive inclusive participation in South Africa’s economy.
Why this conversation matters
Rising unemployment, shifting skills demands, and deepening inequalities call for bold and coordinated action.
This event offers a timely platform to reflect, share insights, and collaborate on scalable solutions that prioritise youth inclusion, accelerate green skills development, and help build a more equitable, and sustainable economy.
What to Expect:
The programme will feature critical discussions and practical perspectives, including:
• Innovative youth inclusion programmes and youth-led enterprises driving green skills and climate solutions.
• NBI’s vision for South Africa’s future green skills ecosystem
Register now to take part in a forward-looking discussion on emerging pathways toward a more inclusive economy.
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Venue
Johannesburg, Gaiuteng South Africa
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