By Johnathan Paoli
The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) recorded notable progress in creating jobs and work opportunities from October to December last year.
Over 53,379 opportunities were secured through the National Pathway Management Network, contributing to a total of 1.57 million since the programme’s inception, and a total of 10,337 young people were placed in various workplace experiences by means of the Youth Employment Service.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli updated reporters on the progress on Wednesday.
She said more than 38,864 young individuals accessed earning opportunities via SAYouth.mobi, while an additional 14,515 were supported through the Employment Services of South Africa.
And, the National Youth Development Agency and the Small Business Development Department assisted over 14,600 young entrepreneurs with financial and non-financial support.
The deputy minister said that Phase 3 of the National Youth Service was successfully launched, adding 13,568 new recruits and bringing the total
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