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of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
79%
of youth with financial dependents
Real Stories. Real impact
" The Shoprite Group was a first responder to the YES initiative and has been the highest-impact employment creator to date, creating more than 11 000 jobs. We are fully aligned and committed to creating youth opportunities that transform lives.”
Leigh Adams
Shoprite Group Head: Group Talent & Learning Solutions
" While the youth unemployment stats in our country may be staggering – and there are many challenges, YES reminds us that these challenges are not insurmountable."
Khensani Nobanda
Nedbank Group Executive
" The work being done by YES is very important in creating sustainable work opportunities for unemployed youth."
Deborah Fuller
Nedbank Group Executive
" The YES initiative is one of the most hopeful, impactful and necessary interventions in our country. We are proud to be partners with this powerful programme and we hope that the programme will grow from strength to strength and fulfil its mission."
Nonkqubela Maliza
VW SA’s Director for Corporate and Government Affairs
" Aligned to Nedbank’s purpose of using our financial expertise to do good, we are proud to play our part in giving young people hope and a sense of agency in the context of extremely high levels of unemployment. The most inspiring part of this journey has been witnessing the recruits grow and excel within their roles and the change they are leading in their communities."
Mike Brown
Nedbank Chief Executive
" I’m proud of what we have achieved so far through YES and via our partners, but this is a crisis we can only solve through collaboration. I’m therefore calling on other corporates and businesses to join us in broadening this initiative and giving deserving young people that all important first chance."
Fani Titi
Group CEO - Investec
" It’s very heartwarming to hear the youths’ stories, and it gives me great confidence in the country. Toyota SA expresses its deep gratitude to the YES programme."
Andrew Kirby
President and CEO of Toyota SA
" We are partnering with YES to empower our young people with relevant skills to thrive in the digital economy."
Lillian Barnard
President of Microsoft Africa
" YES shares our unwavering commitment to driving youth development and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Through our support of this initiative, we not only equip young people with valuable skills and experience, but also open doors for future, long-term economic opportunities. I am pleased that the growth of TFG has meant we have been able to offer the majority of these candidates permanent positions, whilst many others go on to be employed by other corporates."
Anthony Thunström
The Foschini Retail Group – CEO
