2020 Blog
Faith Pheleu on YES and GSI
My name is Faith Pheleu and I’m 23. I was born in Soweto but moved to Alexandra Township in 2019. I have always wanted to work in the entertainment industry but I didn’t know where to start. After getting retrenched last year, I kept applying for other jobs but got no response. I didn’t know …
Afrika Tikkun Services’s CEO, Onyi Nwaneri, on SAFM on partnering with Microsoft
Listen to Afrika Tikkun Services’s CEO, Onyi Nwaneri, outlining the company’s partnership with Microsoft on the Global Skills Initiative. This initiative offers individuals who have been made economically disadvantaged by Covid-19, the opportunity to engage in different learning pathways and acquire the global skills in demand by employers. Facebook Instagram Linkedin
LESCO Manufacturing: Championing Disability Empowerment
LESCO (Light Electrical Switch Company) Manufacturing sets a standard for companies working with young people with disabilities. There are currently 64 individuals living with disabilities working in the organisation, 90% of whom are classified as youth. We chatted to LESCO’s CEO, Jonathan Shapiro, about what drives their vision for disability empowerment. What was the inspiration …
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Free online digital skills courses revive hope and careers
Through our partnership with Microsoft, Lutendo Mabogo completed several online courses and significantly strengthened her position as a job seeker. In December, Lutendo begins her new full-time job as a retail customer service specialist. Read more here https://bit.ly/2IOioMd Facebook Instagram Linkedin
“Never give up.” Words of wisdom from Jabulile Makhaya
After matriculating in 2013, Jabulile spent long periods unable to find work. Despite her dire circumstances, Jabulile, who hails from Kanana Park in Johannesburg, wanted to improve her life and as a result, enrolled for a degree at the University of South Africa. Still, she was unable to financially make ends meet, and took to …
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Saying YES to his future: Themba Ntsele
Themba is a 21-year-old driven young man from Orange Farm. He completed his Matric in 2017, enrolled at a university but then withdrew after being unable to keep up with the demands of the course. In 2018, Themba became part of Career Development Programme with Afrika Tikkun Services. Here he learned basic computer skills including …
CAREER EXPO/ ALUMNI DAY
This year, for the second time, the Alumni Day will feature a career expo. The expo will provide an opportunity for our Alumni members to interact, engage and network with cooperate, government, non- governmental organizations, academic and youth agencies to plan for their career goals and access employment opportunities on site. Confirmed exhibitors ATS Bursaries …
RISING STARS AWARDS
For the second year running, we’ll be recognising seven candidates in the Alumni Programme for their one year contributions and dedication in leading and organizing the Alumni Programme in their centres. Award Categories Leadership Excellence Award 2020 Awarded to an Alumni Committee member for demonstrating outstanding leadership skills. The Most Committed Leader of the Year …
Meet Warren Radebe
Warren’s boundless energy and infectious laughter, he infuses the Alumni Network with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose – mainly to consistently explore opportunities for learning and giving back. “I’m passionate about motivating, engaging and coaching young people to realize their utmost potential,” says Warren, who began at Afrika Tikkun as an intern in 2017, …
