Job placements in entrepreneurship, logistics and solar.
"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity I received to learn how to ride a bike and participate in work readiness training. These experiences have had a significant impact on my work life, equipping me with the practical skills and confidence I needed to excel in my role. The training not only prepared me for the job but also helped me develop a strong work ethic, time management skills, and the ability to adapt in different work environments. I’m thankful for the chance to grow both personally and professionally through this experience."
The EYWA project is an EU sponsored project including 4 organisations that collaborated to create maximum impact on SA's unemployed youth and women.
The project partners are:
- Spanish chamber of commerce and industry
- Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)
- Yes4Youth
- Lulalab Foundation
The project entailed the training and placement of 400 youth, 50% women in a variety of vocations.
Lulalab facilitated the recruitment, training and placement of 120 youths in Johannesburg as last-mile delivery drivers for some of SA's biggest delivery platforms including Mr Delivery, Takealot, UberEats, Checkers60 and OneCart.
JCCI implemented a female entrepreneurship initiative setting up 80 young women as independent small businesses while Yes4Youth trained 200 youth as solar PV installers.
The project aims to reduce the unemployment rate in Gauteng by providing valuable employment opportunities and fostering economic empowerment.