Our mission is to transform South Africa’s youth by providing experiential-based training for careers in technology and innovation, while ensuring guaranteed permanent employment opportunities.

We amplify redAcademy’s impact by extending experiential training and employment opportunities. Together with our donors and corporate investors, we’re shaping the future of South African tech talent.

We empower youth with in-demand skills and real-world experience, bridging the gap between education and employment. We achieve this through demand led training, with the outcome being youth graduating from sponsored programmes and obtaining permanent employment.

We welcome applications from young individuals in South Africa, aged between 18 – 32 years old, with a matric certificate and who possess a passion for technology and innovation.

redAcademy’s Career Sprint sees successful candidates enter into a one-year, MICT SETA-accredited programme where youth will gain experience in live environments and understand software development in the real world, which enables them to enter the workplace without a skills gap between learned knowledge and experience.

Details for new programmes will be shared.

Our dedicated trustees, including visionary leaders like Jessica Hawkey, Insaaf Daniels, Gareth Hawkey, Iain Banner and Louis Koen, guide our mission with their expertise and passion, ensuring impactful change for South Africa’s youth.

Transparency is key. As part of our reporting structure, we provide detailed impact statements and statistics, showcasing outcomes, especially concerning securing permanent employment for our graduates.

We are invested in the long-term success of our graduates. We offer mentorship, networking opportunities, and job placement assistance to help them integrate seamlessly into the skilled workforce and further their careers.

There are several ways to contribute: you can become a donor, offer mentorship, collaborate as a partner business, or volunteer your time and expertise. Visit our website for more information on how you can join us in shaping a brighter future for South African youth.

There is a unique opportunity for multinational corporations to get involved, in that The Red Academy Foundation and redAcademy will be an Equity Equivalent Programme for multinationals who are mandated to spend the equivalent in terms of South Africa’s BBBEE regulations.

You can follow us on our official social media channels and visit our website for regular updates, success stories, and detailed impact reports. Transparency and accountability are core values for us, and we’re excited to share our journey with you.