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.
In the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa, the most effective and sustainable way to build an economy is to equip people with the skills and know-how to drive it.
South Africa’s youth embodies the world’s future skills, yet a dire need for skills development and opportunity beckons.
Let us remember that yes, the youth unemployment rate and job statistics are staggering. However, South Africa is a nation known for defying the odds and rising up to create change, together.
Our story is woven into the very fabric of South Africa. By collaborating with redAcademy, the Foundation propels a movement already in motion, amplifying impact and touching the lives of youth across our nation. The success stories of our graduates are testament to possibility, showcasing their successful journeys from challenges to permanent careers in the tech sector and to expand into various other industries too.
Corporate SA and stakeholders share the responsibility to shift this paradigm. By nurturing careers, they catalyse economic growth, shaping a legacy that echoes through generations.
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The Red Academy Foundation’s Sponsorship Structure
By supporting The Red Academy Foundation, you are investing in the future of South Africa’s tech talent.
Your investment to sprint a talented and passionate youth into a career in the IT industry is 1100 EUR (R22,000) a month. This is how your investment will be allocated:
- You play an important role in empowering youth in South Africa’s tech landscape, going beyond financial support to nurture skilled software developers who fuel growth and innovation in the industry.
- Forge personal connections with sponsored “Sprinters,” witnessing their journey from learning to job attainment, and earn recognition from the tech community for fostering the next generation of professionals.
- Choose to sponsor an individual Sprinter or a team of five, aligning with redAcademy’s dynamic software development teams, and contribute to a thriving tech talent revolution in South Africa.
Your investment not only transforms lives but also drives growth, expertise, and a brighter future for both individuals and the entire tech sector.
Join us and be the catalyst for change.
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Reporting & Impact Statements:
We are fully committed to transparency and accountability to our donors. We provide impact statements and statistics, showcasing detailed outcomes and impact, especially concerning permanent employment.
The Red Academy Foundation commits to ensure all financials are fully audited and the Foundation is run in line with regulations. Beneficiaries will be fully vetted and transparently reported.
Reporting and impact statistics from beneficiaries will be shared in a quarterly report and full annual statement upon graduation.