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ABOUT ASAMBE YOUTH

Asambe Youth is a youth driven initiative which equips young people with the skills, confidence and support needed to pursue meaningful employment opportunities. This is achieved through practical workshops, mentorship, and digital resources, participants develop essential employability skills such as career planning, CV writing, interview preparation, digital literacy and workplace professionalism.

Youth in Johannesburg

The youth of Johannesburg have always been innovators, thinkers, fighters and catalysts for change for a large portion of the city's history. From the streets of Soweto in 1976 to the Union Buildings in 2016, young people have always been leading South Africa towards a brighter future.

Today, we have ambition, dreams and a desire to improve our vibrant city, eGoli.

Asambe Youth exists to guide young people by helping them realise their potential and take the first steps to achieving their aspirations. This organisation gives young people a supportive environment to make mistakes and learn more about themselves.

OUR GOALS

Give young people the practical skills and knowledge they need to confidently navigate the world of work

Build confidence, resilience and a belief in their potential so that young people are motivated to continue to pursue opportunities.

Build a supportive community that connects young people with peers who share similar experiences, as well as relatable role models who can inspire, guide and support them in building pathways towards employment and future careers.

I’m Neo Mkwanazi, a Grade 11 student with a deep interest in economics, business, and the opportunities available to young people in Johannesburg and beyond.

I started Asambe Youth after becoming increasingly aware of the gap between the ambition and potential of young people and the opportunities and guidance available to them.

As young people, we have so many ideas and dreams for our futures, yet navigating university, careers and an ever-changing world of work can feel uncertain and overwhelming.

Through Asambe Youth, I want to create a space where young people can build practical skills, discover their strengths, explore different pathways and, most importantly, feel that their potential is recognised.

I hope to share some of the knowledge and opportunities I have been exposed to, while also learning from the young people I meet. Asambe Youth is not about having all the answers, it’s about starting conversations where we as young people can learn from one another, work together and create a future where more young people can pursue what they are capable of.

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