GirlCode Empowers Young Women with Digital Skills to Tackle Unemployment Crisis
South Africa faces a significant challenge with youth unemployment, particularly affecting young women. GirlCode is stepping up to address this crisis with its new Digital Skills Employment Acceleration Programme, designed specifically for women. This initiative aims to equip unemployed young women with the crucial software development and work readiness skills needed to thrive in the nation’s expanding technology sector, leading to sustainable employment opportunities.
Bridging the Skills Gap for Economic Empowerment
The program directly confronts the stark reality highlighted by Stats SA, which reveals that nearly half of South African women aged 15 to 34 are unemployed and not engaged in education or training. Furthermore, women are significantly underrepresented in the tech industry, holding less than 25% of tech positions nationwide. GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, emphasizes that this initiative extends beyond just coding skills. The program is strategically designed to facilitate access to meaningful employment and foster long-term financial independence for participants.
Ultimately, the Digital Skills Employment Acceleration Programme is conceived as a practical pathway connecting education to tangible economic prospects. By providing relevant skills and work readiness training, GirlCode is empowering young women to overcome unemployment barriers and contribute to South Africa’s growing tech landscape.
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