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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210629T100000
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SUMMARY:Collectively Growing Township Economies: An opportunity to create bridges between the formal and township economy
DESCRIPTION:Persistent and increasingly high levels of youth unemployment in South Africa present one of the greatest obstacles to achieving equitable and inclusive economic growth. Given the scale of the challenges and the current economic context\, youth unemployment will not be solved through labour absorption in the formal sector alone. Growing our Township Economies is vital for creating entry-level learning and employment opportunities for young people where they live\, and also to upskill marginalised youth who lack formal post-school education\, with the skills that will enhance employability. \nThe Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative seeks to expand learning and employment opportunities for young people in a variety of artisanal fields. In order to achieve this\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) has focussed on identifying and growing entrepreneurial artisanal enterprises in township communities\, through enterprise development\, skills development and market access\, on the proviso that they train and employ young skilled IRM workers. The scope of IRM enterprises could include Manufacturers\, Plumbers\, Electricians\, General Maintenance\, Domestic Appliance Repairers\, Autobody Repairers\, Cellphone Repairers and others. \nThe NBI invites you to attend a virtual event where we will present our IRM Township Hub Programme through which companies in the formal sector can derive value and engage with township-based IRM enterprises to increase opportunities for enterprise growth and employment. \nThe first two hubs are being established in Ekurhuleni\, Gauteng and iLembe\, KZN with the aim to roll these out in township communities across the country\, over the next 5 years. \nWe look forward to your attendance\, as well as to your valuable input. \nPlease click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/collectively-growing-township-economies-an-opportunity-to-create-bridges-between-the-formal-and-township-economy/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201125T160000
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SUMMARY:Addressing Economic Inclusion through Skills Development and Youth Employability in the Township Economy
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) manages the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, a broad partnership between TVET Colleges\, industry and Government to expand artisanal skills development and employment across the broad industrial economy. The IRM Initiative forms part of the Presidential Jobs Summit Framework Agreement and has two broad objectives: \n\nUnlock opportunities in IRM enterprises across the formal and informal/Township Economy for the training and employment of young people\nCreate an enabling environment for the provision of recognised IRM skills for workers\, unemployed and new entrants in IRM enterprises\n\nThe IRM Initiative recognises that youth unemployment will not be solved through labour absorption in the formal sector alone\, and that township youth in particular face significant barriers in accessing and sustaining employment opportunities. Therefore\, it is critical to support and develop township enterprises so as to grow economic activity and unlock the demand for skills and jobs. \nWe invite you to attend an online Thought Leadership Dialogue on Wednesday\, 25 November 2020 from 14:00 to 16:00. \nThe Dialogue seeks to: \n\nPresent the strategic vision and implementation plan for the IRM Township Economy Programme;\nInterrogate the potential of the IRM Initiative for unlocking jobs for young people in the Township Economy through enterprise development\, skills development and increased market linkages;\nExplore how companies in the formal sector can collaborate and participate in this programme and the benefits and impact thereof for participating companies in terms of ESD and SED strategies; and\nCritically reflect on the role public TVET colleges can play in providing the necessary skills for young people to enter into employment and entrepreneurship in the Township Economy context.\n\nWe look forward to your attendance. If you feel you are not the correct person to attend\, kindly forward this invite to the appropriate person in your organisation. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/addressing-economic-inclusion-through-skills-development-and-youth-employability-in-the-township-economy/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
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UID:10072-1606212000-1606219200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Construction Action Lab: Enterprise Development\, Skills Development and Youth Employability in the Township Economy
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is managing the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, a national programme to expand skills and employment opportunities across the industrial economy\, with a particular focus on the green economy. The IRM Initiative forms part of the Presidential Jobs Summit Framework and aligns with the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative\, operating across the formal and township economy. Working with Government and industry\, the NBI is building a model to unlock real demand for skills and jobs in township communities\, through enterprise development\, skills development and market linkages into formal sector supply and value chains. \nThe NBI and the Gauteng Office of the Premier\, together with the Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator will be convening a Construction Action Lab linked to the significant investment in infrastructure development in Gauteng\, over the next few years. \nThe Action Lab will provide a platform for conducive engagement around leveraging off this investment to ensure that meaningful opportunities are created for the development and growth of township contractors\, and simultaneously create scalable training and employment opportunities for local youth. \nIn order to achieve this\, the Action Lab will seek to: \n\nUnderstand what is already in place\, what is working and can be complemented or further developed\, and what is not working and provides important lessons;\nExplore innovative\, effective and scalable mechanisms and options for inclusive enterprise development and job creation in township communities;\nDevelop a common and actionable approach amongst key stakeholders around how to meaningfully support and enable agreed interventions\, including roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder; and\nProvide practical steps for taking the agreed approach forward.\n\nOn behalf of the NBI\, the Gauteng Office of the Premier\, the Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, we would like to invite you to participate in the virtual Construction Action Lab. \nIf you feel you are not the correct person to attend\, please forward this invite to the appropriate person in your organisation. \nKindly click Accept should you wish to attend this online session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/construction-action-lab-enterprise-development-skills-development-and-youth-employability-in-the-township-economy/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
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SUMMARY:Expanding Prospects for Youth in the Green Economy – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) manages the implementation of the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, a national programme to expand artisanal learning and employment pathways for young people\, with a particular focus on the Green Economy. The IRM Initiative forms part of the Presidential Job Summit agreement and seeks to create a minimum 7\,500 jobs and self-employment over the next 2 years. \nIn partnership with GreenCape\, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator and TVET Colleges\, the IRM Initiative will implement a series of programmes to grow economic opportunities for young people in the city of Cape Town. These programmes are demand-driven\, responding to the demand for skills in the local economy\, and therefore depend on strong involvement and buy-in from industry. \nThe partners are convening an industry information session to introduce IRM and highlight the practical opportunities and benefits for companies to participate. \nKindly click here to RSVP should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/expanding-prospects-for-youth-in-the-green-economy-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
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SUMMARY:More than a foot in the door: A reflective session on the Swiss South African Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme
DESCRIPTION: The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the Swiss Embassy in South Africa and their implementing partners; the Hyatt Regency hotel\, Park Inn hotel\, the Hilton hotel and the Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (Switzerland) have embarked on a six-month pilot; the Swiss South African Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme (SSHAP!) to equip apprentices with the appropriate technical skills and work-readiness to increase their likelihood of success in the identified occupational roles and ultimately enhance their employability. We invite you to participate in an exciting reflective panel discussion comprising representatives from the SSHAP! apprentices and SSHAP! Kindly RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/more-than-a-foot-in-the-door-a-reflective-session-on-the-swiss-south-african-hospitality-apprenticeship-programme/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181009T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
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SUMMARY:Green Skills Colloquium Event
DESCRIPTION:JET Education Services\, in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, is convening a Green Skills Colloquium to support the development of the skills pipeline and strengthen the pathways for youth in the Green Economy. The Colloquium is being convened under the auspices of the New Skills for Youth (NS4Y) programme of the JP Morgan Chase Foundation\, and forms part of the shared objective of the convening organisations to find scalable solutions to the challenge of youth unemployment. This colloquium operates within an emerging social compact around job creation through the work of JET\, Harambee and the NBI in strengthening youth pathways to employment. The Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, being led by Harambee in partnership with the NBI\, is a broad partnership which seeks to achieve employment and self-employment opportunities for 7\,500 youth over the next three years\, including in the Green Economy. RSVP TO GREEN SKILLS COLLOQUIUM.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-skills-colloquium-event/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180918T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
CREATED:20180912T134046Z
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UID:3627-1537272000-1537279200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Strengthening the Capacity of TVET Colleges to Deliver Green Skills: Enabling Youth Transitions into the Green Economy
DESCRIPTION:The South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have the potential to deliver at scale\, innovative programmes that respond to industry needs. However\, to realise this potential fully\, colleges and industry must find new and meaningful ways in which to work together to prepare youth for the ever-changing world of work. In the past few years\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and its partners: Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, Central Johannesburg College\, the Nedbank Foundation’s Eyethu Community Trust and the Institute of Plumbing South Africa\, have invested resources and expertise to inform the development of a TVET college intervention for Green Skills underpinned by quality\, responsiveness to industry demand and enhancing youth employability.The NBI together with its partners are hosting to a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) which will include a panel\, comprising representatives from: TVET colleges\, companies\, an industry body and candidates who took part in the project\, who will share their reflections at this TLS. Please RSVP here should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/strengthening-the-capacity-of-tvet-colleges-to-deliver-green-skills-enabling-youth-transitions-into-the-green-economy/
LOCATION:ERM
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180829T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
CREATED:20180912T141009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T141009Z
UID:3648-1535544000-1535551200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Information Session on Initiative to Expand Labour Market Opportunities for Youth in Technical Fields
DESCRIPTION:South African youths continue to face a number of challenges in their attempts to make a successful transition to the labour market. Those who embark on technical pathways have limited options in the post-school learning environment and their access to workplace learning opportunities\, is severely restricted. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, together with Government and implementing partners\, have established an Initiative to facilitate entry pathways into technical occupations for large numbers of youths who show potential\, but face numerous barriers. The Initiative will seek to unlock entry level opportunities in the areas of Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) across a range of sectors. \nThe programme will act as a catalyst for scaling up demand for IRM skills and work together with employer associations\, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges and training providers to bridge the technical skills and work readiness gaps and place candidates in appropriate\, on the job training. Through innovative models of delivery\, the programme will assist employers to optimise their talent pipeline while contributing to the development of effective and sustainable employment in IRM occupations. \nThe NBI and Harambee are hosting an information session which will: \n\nIntroduce the IRM Initiative and illustrate how employers can benefit.\nOutline the strategy for expanding and sustaining these technical pathways over the next 3 years.\n\nClick here to ACCEPT.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/information-session-on-initiative-to-expand-labour-market-opportunities-for-youth-in-technical-fields/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180706T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
CREATED:20180622T145149Z
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SUMMARY:Information session on the requirements for the implementation of the Youth Employment Service and implications for companies
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s unemployment rate is among the highest in the world at 26.7% in the first quarter of 2018\, with the unemployment rate among youth (15 to 34) at 38\,2% (Quarterly Labour Force Survey\, Q1:2018). \nPresident Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Youth Employment Service (YES) on 27th March 2018 as a joint effort between business\, government and labour aimed at placing unemployed black youth aged 18 to 29 in companies for twelve months to gain access to work-readiness training and work experience. By creating job opportunities and delivering training for youth\, YES seeks to contribute towards achieving social and economic transformation. \nThe incentive package for companies hosting the YES candidates includes government’s Employment Tax Incentive and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) recognition. On 29th March 2018\, the Department of Trade and Industry published for public comment a Gazette (Vol. 633\, No. 41546) to amend the Draft Statement 000\, Code Series 000 of 2018 in terms of section 9 (5) of the B-BBEE Amendment Act 2003\, (Act No.53 of 2003) as amended by the B-BBEE Act of 2013. Whilst we await the outcome of public comments on the Gazette\, it is important nonetheless for National Business Initiative (NBI) member companies to recognise the implications of the proposed amendements in relation to YES. \nThe NBI cordially invites you to attend an information session which will include inputs on: \n\nThe requirements\, processes and protocols for companies wanting to participate in the YES initiative and the implications thereof.\nThe proposed amendments to the B-BBEE codes with respect to the introduction of YES and the implications for companies wanting to host the YES candidates.\n\nRSVP by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/information-session-on-the-requirements-for-the-implementation-of-the-youth-employment-service-and-implications-for-companies/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20160405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20160405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013052
CREATED:20160610T101317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160610T101317Z
UID:17177-1459846800-1459857600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NDP Solutions Workshop: TVET Colleges & Industry
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URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ndp-solutions-workshop-tvet-colleges-industry/
LOCATION:BP
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability,Skills Development
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