{"id":44838,"date":"2024-10-28T09:02:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T07:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/local-youth-entrepreneurs-graduate-after-three-year-programme-20241024\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T16:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:55:12","slug":"local-youth-entrepreneurs-graduate-after-three-year-programme-20241024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/local-youth-entrepreneurs-graduate-after-three-year-programme-20241024\/","title":{"rendered":"Local youth entrepreneurs graduate after three-year programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Supporting youth entrepreneurs is essential in fostering local economic growth. This was evident at a recent graduation ceremony honouring ten entrepreneurs of the Gamagara Local Municipality who completed a three-year enterprise development programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funded by Reisa Solar, the initiative is designed to empower young business owners with vital skills and mentorship, reinforcing the company\u2019s commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators and driving sustainable and scalable economic development in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis programme aims to diversify the economy of Kathu and other mining-dependent communities by reducing reliance on a single industry. By fostering entrepreneurship and creating new business opportunities, the programme supports local economic development, addresses unemployment, and helps uplift the community,\u201d stated Nomfundo Mpompo, community liaison officer for Reisa Solar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event recognised the participants for their dedication and hard work throughout the programme, which provided in-depth training in areas such as business planning, financial management, marketing, and operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"InfoBlock\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_8bb6b4d8\">\n<div class=\"heading\">Support continuing<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">As part of the graduation, each participant received a startup kit, which includes a computer and printer, to assist in their business journey. 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