Transforming Lives, Igniting Change
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South Africa faces a Youth Unemployment Rate that is currently close to 60.7% percent. That means that over half of our vibrant youth population is jobless and is not able to earn a living.
Across Africa, a youth population of 11 million joins the labour market each year, but only 3.7 million jobs are being created.
What hinders our country’s progress even further is that the majority of software development is currently being offshored, negatively impacting economic growth.
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This is a harsh reality for our nation, but one which we’re determined to change.
The Red Academy Foundation is a beacon of hope on a mission to transform the future of South Africa’s youth in our country’s tech sector.
The Foundation supports talented youth to access experiential-based training for skilled careers in technology and innovation. Our commitment to youth employment is clear in its support of our beneficiaries in the redAcademy programme, where 100% of Sprinters secured permanent employment in the IT sector after graduation.
Together with stakeholders across South Africa, our vision extends beyond mere training; it’s about creating guaranteed permanent employment for our youth.
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The Red Academy Foundation is on a mission to transform South Africa by supporting talented youth to access experiential-based training for skilled careers in technology and to create guaranteed permanent employment opportunities for these youth.