Mr Price Foundation empowering unemployed youth, breaking poverty cycles with JumpStart
The JumpStart skills development programme specifically targets unemployed youth with the aim of unlocking career potential in the retail and manufacturing sectors.
Mr Price Foundation's JumpStart initiative / Instagram: @Mr Price Foundation
Bongani Bingwa interviews Octavius Phukubye, Executive Director of the Mr Price Foundation.
Listen below.
The Mr Price Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives and uplifting communities.
Since its establishment in 2005, this non-profit organisation has served as a beacon of hope for South Africa's youth, actively addressing unemployment through innovative programmes such as JumpStart, UpLift, and EduRise.
With a strong focus on education and entrepreneurship, the Foundation is creating pathways to real jobs and brighter futures, effectively breaking the cycle of poverty.
"The problems the country faces requires us to respond and to respond with intention and to respond meticulously."
- Octavius Phukubye, Executive Director – Mr Price Foundation
The JumpStart skills development programme specifically targets unemployed youth with the aim of unlocking career potential in the retail and manufacturing sectors, offering:
- On-demand training
- Comprehensive skills training
- A robust talent pipeline
To date, JumpStart has achieved an impressive 90% employment rate, demonstrating its effectiveness in unlocking opportunities and fostering sustainable careers.
"The programme really is designed in such a way that you've got multiple interventions throughout the retail and manufacturer retail chain."
- Octavius Phukubye, Executive Director – Mr Price Foundation
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