Kariega – For four years in a row, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has created opportunities for unemployed youth through their participation in the national Youth Employment Service (YES) program. The new YES trainees were just welcomed, once again, by VWSA.
- This is the fourth year VWSA is participating in the YES program
- A total of 2 165 opportunities have been created through this partnership since 2019
The 2022 intake of YES trainees was welcomed at VWSA in phases at the start of July, following work readiness training. Of the 565 trainees being employed in this cohort, 209 will be employed internally at VWSA sites in Kariega, Sandton and Centurion. Another 356 trainees will be employed within the national dealer network and by SMEs.
All trainees will be employed for a 12-month period, during which they can gain invaluable on-the-job experience on which they can build their careers going forward.
Where did the new YES trainee program begin?
The YES program was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018 to enable young people without formal qualifications to gain work experience,. The aim was to improve their chances at long-term quality employment. Over the four years in which VWSA has given its support to the program, the company has created a total of 2 165 opportunities.
“With a consistently high youth unemployment rate, initiatives such as the YES program are crucial when it comes to empowering the youth,” said Nonkqubela Maliza, Director: Corporate and Government Affairs at VWSA. “Our investment in the YES program has in previous years been met with a remarkable drive to succeed from our trainees, and as VWSA we have no doubt that the 2022 group will make the most of this opportunity as well. By continuously investing in youth development, we believe we are empowering the youth to build the futures they want.”
Posted by Volkswagen South Africa by Motorpress
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