Entries open for the JA South Africa Youth Enterprise Development Programme
Do
you have a great business idea
and dream of becoming an entrepreneur, but don’t know where to start?
Mastercard invites out of school, unemployed or self-employed young
women between the ages of 18 and 35 to participate in the Junior
Achievement South Africa (JA South Africa) Youth Enterprise
Development Programme.
Kicking-off
at various community centres around Gauteng, Western Cape and Limpopo
on 6 February 2017, 260 applicants will be selected to take part in a
20-week
programme that aims to empower women to pursue entrepreneurial ventures
of their own.
By
participating in three hour theoretical and practical sessions two
afternoons a week, the budding entrepreneurs will focus on business
theory, market research,
financial and business management, sales and marketing, as well as the
basic steps of computer literacy.
“Our
programme focuses on encouraging and guiding young women to become
economically active, enabling them to contribute towards self-sufficient
communities,”
says Nelly Mofokeng, Managing Director at JA South Africa.
The
Youth Enterprise Development Programme was launched in 2013 in response
to the high rate of youth unemployment in South Africa, and has grown
substantially
in reach and impact. Nearly 1,700 South Africans have completed the
programme to date, with many going on to realise their entrepreneurial
dream.
“At
Mastercard, we understand the importance of helping young entrepreneurs
realise their business ideas as their success is vital for the growth
of the country’s
economy,” says Mark Elliott, Division President, Mastercard, South
Africa. “Women are increasingly playing an active role in the Small
Medium Enterprise segment and we are proud to support their growth
through this programme, which aims to teach them the
fundamental skills required to develop their ideas, and grow their
businesses.”
Application forms must be submitted no later than 31 January 2017 and are available in the following areas:
·
Gauteng: Siyafunda
Community Technology Centre (East Rand), Tshepo Themba Development
Centre (West Rand), Diepsloot Skills Centre (Diepsloot) and
Olievenhoutbosch Development Centre (Pretoria).
·
Western Cape: The Communiversity in Vrygrond.
·
Limpopo: Vexospark Community Technology Centre in Polokwane.
Criteria for entry:
1. You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 to participate in the programme
2. You must have at least a Grade 10 education and upwards
3. You must be able to read and write in English
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