YearBeyond
Despite increasing access to education, almost half of the learners who enter school in grade 1 don't matriculate. Young people who do complete their schooling, but come from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to have fewer post-school opportunities and are more likely to end up not in employment, education or training (NEET).
Data further highlights that the longer a young person stays out of work, the lower their chances of ever working, and the higher the likelihood that they will stay trapped in poverty.
Experts note that the multiple barriers that give rise to high youth unemployment are interconnected and should be addressed holistically for the best outcomes.
By providing opportunities for youth through our various programmes we create various pathways for future careers.
Find out more on each of our programmes.
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View e-ServiceWho can apply?
At YearBeyond we welcome applications from young people between the ages of 18 and 25 years old who are passionate about making a change in their own lives and in broader society.
Some streams may have additional requirements like a minimum mark in language or Maths. Make sure you're familiar with that before you embark on the application process.
Graduates (Diploma, Degree, Honours etc.) from all fields of study are eligible to apply. Students who are taking the whole year off from their tertiary studies are also eligible to apply.
Checklist
Ensure that you can answer yes to all the following requirements in order to apply:
- Are you between the ages of 18 - 25? This may be different for some streams
- Do you live in the Western Cape or Eastern Cape (Gqeberha)? - see sites on programme pages.
- Do you understand that this is not an employment opportunity?
- Do you understand that you will receive a small stipend and not a monthly salary?
- Are you clear that this is just an application and that you will only be invited for an interview and or assessment if you make the shortlist?
- NOTE: YearBeyond is a full-time commitment. Your time on the programme will be full days from Monday – Friday. (This may differ for some streams)
- Do you have a profile on the SAYouth.Mobi datafree website? If not, make sure you register on the site and complete your profile before applying.