Fetola, in partnership with FNB, is looking to give aspiring entrepreneurs the business skills they need to succeed through their Youth Start-up Accelerator (YSA). It is designed to help unemployed youths, graduates, matriculants and aspiring entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 turn innovative ideas into feasible businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe government has announced many encouraging programmes to increase youth employment, but we believe in empowering youth to create jobs for themselves and their peers,\u201d said Busisiwe Bebeza, Programme Manager: Business Incubation at Fetola. \u201cSouth Africa\u2019s young people are full of potential and innovation, and the YSA programme looks to unleash that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YSA is a fresh, innovative one-year-old programme designed to help young aspiring entrepreneurs grow and develop their business ideas \u2013 and to turn the tide on youth unemployment while they\u2019re at it. YSA is a platform dedicated to connecting and engaging with South African youth start-ups during the critical beginning stages of their businesses. It aims to nurture the next generation of South African movers and shakers, by giving them the skills they need so that their businesses not only survive but thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are numerous challenges facing our young entrepreneurs, but there are also programmes to help young entrepreneurs,\u201d Bebeza added. \u201cWe know young entrepreneurs has what it takes to become the next generation of economic drivers. By being part of YSA, they have the chance to empower and grow the iKasi economy. It\u2019s time to make growing Mzansi their business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications run from 16 February to 18 March. For more information, email ysa@fetola.co.za or apply here. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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