Technological advancement is transforming Africa.

The skill sets needed to compete in this new economy continue to change, leaving too many low skilled workers struggling to find employment. With unemployment already on the rise, and an exploding population, African youth are faced with massive challenges in finding work. Youth Bridge Trust is on a mission to equip young people across the continent with the knowledge and skills needed to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution!

 

our OBJECTIVES

At the heart of our organisation is our commitment to leveraging our relationships to strengthen partnerships and collaboration for development to ensure increased preparation for and participation in the future of work. YBT’s three strategic objectives are the following:

 
 

Patner with funders for the implementation of YBT programmes.

 
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Provide capacity building to organisations and implementing agencies through provision of resources.

 
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Be thought leaders in youth development in Africa through our knowledge hub. Share lessons learned for future of work programmes.

 
 

Youth bridge TRUST IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION BASED IN JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA. WE AIM TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE WORKPLACE AND FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS. WE HAVE DEVELOPED PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN AFRICA WITH PARTNERS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR VISION AND MISSION.