In our country, where youth unemployment is alarmingly high, Sappi SA is making a real difference in the lives of South Africa’s youth. We’re stepping up to support our young people in many ways.
𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 with:
𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐛: In partnership with the NBI, we’ve set up an Installation, Repair, and Maintenance hub at Umfolozi TVET College’s Mandeni Campus. So far, 43 individuals have earned competency certificates.
𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬: From handyman training to basic engineering courses, our Skills Centres are equipping local youths with the skills they need to start their own businesses or land a job.
𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: We’re committed to providing bursaries and scholarships for those who dream of careers in engineering, forestry, and more. Plus, we train hundreds of young people each year, with a 90% retention rate in various technical vocation programmes, for graduates, diploma-holders, process trainees and apprentices.
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Our ESD team is there to mentor and guide youths with a knack for business towards becoming the next big entrepreneur.
𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥: We believe in the power of sport to build confidence and leadership skills. Our netball programme is all about empowering young women to take charge and make a difference, while youth NGO loveLife, addresses some crucial topics like teenage pregnancy and period poverty.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Our Abashintshi are out there and leading by example and inspiring communities with the asset-based community development (ABCD) approach. When they’re not looking for opportunities to grow their own businesses, they are arranging holiday programmes, providing youngsters with healthy activities in their communities.
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (ECD): We believe in giving children a strong start in life. Thanks to our partnership with Penreach & TREE, over 14,000 children are on their way to a brighter future with ECD teacher training.
We’re committed to empowering our youth to seize opportunities and thrive. Together, we’re building vibrant communities and contributing to our nation’s well-being.
These and many more examples can be found in our SSA Corporate Citizenship report at https://bit.ly/4eiAsIT
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