Access to information
Relevant, up-to-date information made available to young people, so they can act on opportunities when they appear.
- Job advertisements
- Tertiary application information
- Bursary applications
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Programmes and services
Seven ways the centre helps young people in Nkomazi West find information, build skills and create opportunities.
How we help
Everything a young person needs, under one roof.
Our programmes respond directly to the challenges young people in Nkomazi West face. Many are delivered in partnership with other organisations, bringing accredited and non-accredited training to young people in their own community.
Youth mentors are on hand to guide and assist, so nobody has to work things out alone.
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Our programmes
What the centre offers.
Here is what each programme includes.
Computer and internet services
Youth mentors assist and guide young people, and support self-help, on the centre's computers.
- Typing
- Copying and scanning
- Faxing and emailing
- Research
- Laminating
Skills development
Accredited and non-accredited training, delivered through partnerships with other stakeholders.
- Accredited training
- Non-accredited training
Entrepreneurship
Training through partnerships, plus practical referrals to help young people start and formalise a business.
- Business training
- Referrals for business registration
- Referrals for business funding
- Business database
Job preparation
Practical preparation so young job seekers are ready to apply, interview and present themselves well.
- How to apply for a job
- Preparing for an interview
- CV writing
- Presentation skills
- Job seekers database
Life skills workshops
Personal-development sessions delivered with partners, focused on confidence, direction and mentoring.
- Self-concept
- Goal setting
- Individual personal development
- Mentoring
Awareness campaigns and outreach
Community campaigns on the issues that affect young people, and volunteer services that get them involved.
- Trending issues
- Volunteer services
- Substance abuse and HIV/AIDS awareness
Our objectives
What we set out to achieve.
- Give young people access to information, life skills workshops, computer and internet services, entrepreneurship and skills development programmes, awareness campaigns, volunteer services and outreach. Our annual target is 1,200 young people aged 14 to 35.
- Manage and administer the Youth Development Centre effectively and efficiently, under the responsibility of the board of directors.
- Strengthen the capacity of our youth development workers to respond to the challenges young people face.
Why it matters
The challenges we help young people overcome.
UnemploymentLack of skillsLack of informationHIV/AIDSTeenage pregnancySubstance abuse
The centre welcomes youth of every category, because there is always room for development no matter what level a young person has reached.
Ready to get started?
Come and speak to our team, or send us a WhatsApp message to find out which programmes are running and how to take part.