Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) regards youth empowerment as a key imperative in building a sustainable future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Russell Coleman, VWSA Human Resources Director, said the company understands the challenges which the South African youth are facing and is committed to develop youth and provide them with skills that improve their employability. \u201cI believe if youth is given the opportunity in an environment where they can thrive, they gain confidence to reach success anywhere. It is also a way for us to ensure that we have sufficient skills in our recruitment pool,\u201d said Coleman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every year the company hires in-service trainees, graduates in training, artisan apprentices and candidates who participate in the Youth Employment Services programme. These young individuals are trained across the company in their respective career fields. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commitment to youth development is further extended into the community through the Volkswagen Community Trust which focuses on education, social and creative skills needed by the broader community to empower themselves and their families economically and socially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nonkqubela Maliza, VWSA Corporate Affairs and Government Director, said the Volkswagen Community Trust answers the needs of the community in and around Kariega. \u201cOur main focus areas are education and youth development as we believe these are the key drivers to addressing the problem of inequality in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The educational programmes include, among others, additional Mathematics and Science classes and bursaries for high school learners and tertiary students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n