Can mentorship close the global youth skills gap? Our latest paper explores how mentorship transforms knowledge into real-world ability—building confidence, practical skills, and brighter futures.
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Measuring Impact: KPIs and Metrics for Industry-Wide Skills Interventions
The paper examines how organisations across sectors can evaluate the genuine effectiveness of large-scale skills development initiatives. It includes practical frameworks, key KPIs, and a compelling case study to bring the insights to life.
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Bridging the Gap between Formal Schooling and Practical Workplace
While today’s youth are more educated than ever before, many employers still struggle to find candidates with the right skills for entry-level roles. This paper examines why formal education often falls short in preparing students for the workplace—and what can be done to address this issue.
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Corporate-Led Upskilling Initiatives for Unemployed Youth
This Duja Consulting paper explores a powerful solution to youth unemployment that is gaining momentum worldwide – corporate-led upskilling initiatives.
With millions of young people struggling to enter the workforce, companies are stepping up to equip them with the skills, experience and support they need to succeed.
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Practical Upskilling Methods for Unemployed Youth in South Africa
This paper highlights actionable strategies to tackle youth unemployment through TVET, digital skills development, entrepreneurship, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. It’s a powerful showcase of the work Duja Consulting is passionate about and a great opportunity to demonstrate our thought leadership in the public domain.
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Large-Scale Industry-Wide Skills Development Interventions – Why They Work
This Duja Consulting article explores why large-scale, industry-wide skills development interventions are particularly effective in South Africa.
It highlights how collaborative approaches strategically address persistent skills shortages, enhance industry competitiveness, and drive meaningful socio-economic transformation.
Continue ReadingHow Can SA CHROs Address Youth Unemployment?
How Can SA CHROs Address Youth Unemployment? This Duja Consulting video explores practical and impactful strategies for CHROs to lead in addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. With youth unemployment at critical levels, this video highlights how CHROs can implement initiatives that benefit young people and drive organisational and societal progress. Key points include: By […]
Continue ReadingTackling Unemployment in South Africa: Strategies for Sustainable Change
Unemployment in South Africa remains one of the country’s most pressing socio-economic challenges, with profound implications for individuals, families, and the broader national economy. As of the latest data, the unemployment rate stands at a staggering level, exacerbated by structural and cyclical economic issues. Addressing this crisis requires a multifaceted approach involving government, the private sector, civil society, and educational institutions. In this article, we will explore some key strategies for tackling South Africa’s unemployment, focusing on short-term and long-term solutions.
Continue ReadingEmpowering South Africa’s Youth: Addressing the Employment Crisis
This is such an important conversation to be having—youth unemployment in South Africa affects all of us, and it’s encouraging to see actionable solutions being discussed. Collaboration between government, businesses, and communities is key, and I love the focus on skills development and leveraging technology to create opportunities. Let’s continue to share ideas and work together to empower the next generation.
Continue ReadingThe Critical Role of Training in South Africa’s Agricultural Sector
Today’s video discusses the transformative role that effective training plays in South Africa’s agricultural sector. The video explores how tailored training programs can overcome challenges, empower workers, and revolutionise the agricultural landscape.
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