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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSouth Africa\u2019s future depends on its youth. With unemployment rates among young people remaining high, initiatives that connect them to meaningful work are more than just programmes\u2014they are lifelines. The YES Youth Programme 2025\/2026<\/strong>, supported by Afrika Tikkun in partnership with a leading automotive client<\/strong>, is one such lifeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This opportunity opens the door for unemployed youth to gain hands-on work experience, skills training, and career development<\/strong> over a 12-month period. If you are eager to grow, committed to hard work, and ready to learn in an industry that thrives on innovation and precision, this programme could be your ticket to a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Youth Employment Service (YES)<\/strong> initiative was created to address the urgent challenge of youth unemployment in South Africa. Its goal is simple but powerful: give young people who have never had formal work experience the chance to step into the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For the 2025\/2026 intake, Afrika Tikkun<\/strong>, a well-known organisation focused on youth development, has joined hands with a respected automotive industry partner<\/strong>. Together, they are offering unemployed youth a chance to gain 12 months of work experience<\/strong>, supported by mentorship and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike short-term internships, this programme combines work readiness training with practical on-the-job experience<\/strong>, ensuring candidates not only find employment but also develop long-term career pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Youth unemployment in South Africa often traps talented young people in a cycle of poverty and limited opportunity. Many lack the work experience that employers demand, making it harder to even get a foot in the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The YES Youth Programme breaks that cycle by giving participants the first line on their CV<\/strong> that shows real industry exposure. And since this particular intake is tied to the automotive industry<\/strong>, participants will gain skills in one of South Africa\u2019s most dynamic sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not just about having a job for a year. It\u2019s about building:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For many, this programme can be the difference between struggling to find work and launching a stable career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 12-month programme<\/strong> balances work readiness training<\/strong> with practical experience<\/strong>. Participants can expect to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The emphasis is on learning by doing, while also meeting real performance standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n To be considered for the YES Youth Programme 2025\/2026<\/strong>, applicants must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The YES Youth Programme placements are available across several provinces in South Africa. Applicants can indicate their preferred region when applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Form YES Programme \u2013 Limpopo<\/a><\/em><\/strong> \ud83d\udccc Applicants should note that incomplete or late applications may not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The YES Youth Programme 2025\/2026<\/strong> is more than a chance to gain experience\u2014it\u2019s a stepping stone to a better future. With Afrika Tikkun and an automotive partner leading the initiative<\/strong>, this opportunity combines training, mentorship, and real-world exposure in one of South Africa\u2019s most important industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For young South Africans who are unemployed, motivated, and ready to commit, this could be the career break you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" YES Youth Programme 2025\/2026 | Apply with Grade 12 YES Youth Programme South Africa\u2019s future depends on its youth. With unemployment rates among young people remaining high, initiatives that connect them to meaningful work are more than just programmes\u2014they are lifelines. The YES Youth Programme 2025\/2026, supported by Afrika Tikkun […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,16,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leanership-internship-in-south-africa","category-learnership","category-vacancies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=437"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/437\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":439,"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/437\/revisions\/439"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobsite.creativemindz.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What is the YES Youth Programme 2025\/2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Application Form YES Programme \u2013 Mpumalanga<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
Application Form YES Programme \u2013 North West<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n