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Some exciting news from our Alumni Desk. Participants involved in our Skills Development Programme recently graduated after successfully completing their courses. All participants had to attend 2 compulsory trainings: work readiness training and an accredited communication course. These training courses provided the young participants with the necessary skills and tools which are vital for placement and the working environment. Congratulations on your achievement Ikamvanites!

Tolerating TB is a film that explores TB and its impact on patients and communities. Shot by Grade 11 learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza branch in Khayelitsha. The film features personal stories of individuals affected by TB, including experiences with diagnosis, treatment and social stigma. It is an informative and eye-opening look at the devastating impact of TB on public health.
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Tolerating TB | Personal Experiences and Small Triumphs TOLERATING TB is a film that explores TB and its impact on patients and communities. Shot by IkamvaYouth Makhaza learners, the film features personal stories...

Learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza Branch in Khayelitsha participated in the closing workshop of the 2023 Learner Doccies Programme focused on “Representation in Global Health”.
The workshop was a collaboration with Associate Professor Esmita Charani and Associate Professor Sipho Dlamini from UCT’s Department of Medicine. The workshop focused on how people in the Global South are represented in images related to Global Health and tackled difficult topics such as ethics and representation. Learners provided insightful feedback and we look forward to further work around this important topic

We're thrilled to announce that IkamvaYouth is participating in this year's campaign on Tuesday, 28 November 2023. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, celebrated by nonprofits, corporations and donors alike! Help us to ensure that learners from under-privileged communities receive the academic support and career guidance they require to fulfil their potential. 11 days to go until our campaign commences.

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The TygerBurger published an article about Octotel’s Career Expo in Fisantekraal which was attended by our IkamvaYouth team in the Western Cape. The event brought together students, brands, and local organisations to explore diverse career opportunities, foster community growth, and highlight the advantages of high-speed fibre connectivity. IkamvaYouth’s Western Cape District Manager, Luzuko Sidimba also shared his thoughts on the importance of career expos for the youth. Check out the full article below

SPONSORED | Fisantekraal youth empowered through Octotel's career expo | News24 In a remarkable endeavour to shape the future of young minds and uplift local communities, Octotel hosted a Career Expo in collaboration with Fisantekraal and Won Life Centre at the Fisantekraal Community Hall recently.

Grade 11 learners at our IkamvaYouth Makhaza Branch in the Western Cape attended a career guidance workshop hosted by Reach NPO. The workshop centred on providing our Grade 11 learners with the necessary information that will prepare them for their matric journey that will eventually lead them into accessing quality post-school opportunities.
Thank you to Reach NPO for your investment in our young people.

Learners from our IkamvaYouth Kuyasa and Mamelodi Branch attended their respective graduation ceremonies after participating in the AccessED 2023 Programme. Our learners were taught about the importance of leadership and its link to 4IR, as well as the soft skills required for further learning and the work environment.

You Can Beat TB. UNSEEN ENEMY is a short documentary film that sheds light on the challenges of diagnosing and treating Tuberculosis, aiming to raise awareness and inspire action towards a world free of disease and stigma. It explores the personal experiences and impact of TB on individuals, families and communities.

The documentary film was shot and edited by Yonela Maphundu (16) and Nande Vuba (15), grade 9 learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza as part of the Eh!woza Learner Doccies programme.

Unseen Enemy | You Can Beat TB You Can Beat TB. UNSEEN ENEMY is a short documentary film that sheds light on the challenges of diagnosing and treating Tuberculosis, aiming to raise awarene...

Volunteering is one of the best ways you can give back to your community. When you volunteer, you have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of learners. If you would like to pay-it-forward and assist the next generation of learners with academic tutoring, have a look at the different volunteer paths we have available at the link below

Volunteer | IkamvaYouth VOLUNTEER JOIN US > VOLUNTEER We have volunteering opportunities at all our branches in five provinces. You can volunteer as: a Tutor You will support learners with their homework and can focus on subjects you are strong at. If you want to sign-up and receive more information about tutoring. Sign Up...

The Tshwane University of Technology facilitated an accredited smartphone repairs training programme at our IkamvaYouth Mamelodi Branch. Young people in the Mamelodi area committed themselves to the programme with the aim of incorporating their new skills into their future careers. Check out some highlights from the session.

Grade 11 learners from our IkamvaYouth Umlazi Branch were invited to the Durban University of Technology for a “Take a girl child to work” experience. This fun filled day started off with a bang as The university donated computers and stationery packs to the school, where our IkamvaYouth Umlazi branch is based. The learners were paired with mentors, learners then were able to experience what goes on in the world of work first hand. Thank you to the Durban University of Technology for your investment and support.

Our IkamvaYouth Chesterville Branch in partnership with the Durban University of Technology started their own Architecture, Design, and Engineering Programme, which supports and capacitates learners interested in pursuing technical design-related careers like architecture, engineering, and town planning. The project is for Grades 10 and 11 Engineering and Graphic Design (EGD) learners. The weekly sessions encourage learners to solve design problems by developing an idea, product, or service that will also have a potential commercial value.

During the month of October, Grade 9 learners from our IkamvaYouth Umlazi and Chesterville branches began robotics and coding sessions run by AlgoAtWork Robotics Academy in partnership with the Chemicals Industry Education and Training Authority. The programme will run for the next 10 months, exposing our Grade 9 learners in KwaZulu-Natal to the world of robotics and technology, and subsequently aiding in broadening their career opportunities and prospects.

Eh!Woza hosted a youth workshop with learners from our IkamvaYouth Kuyasa and Makhaza Branches at the Isivivana Centre in Khayelitsha. The workshop was centred on mental health and was led by Xhosakazi Ngonzi, a Social Worker alongside students from the UCT Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine
The session was filled with team-building activities geared towards promoting gratitude and positive thinking.
Thank you to EhWoza for your on-going investment and support.

As part of the Learner Doccie Programme with EhWoza, learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza Branch learnt how to use a DJIGlobal osmo pocket camera. Our learners also got the opportunity to participate in a media workshop facilitated by the EhWoza team which demonstrated the fundamentals about shooting documentaries.
Thank you to EhWoza! For your continued investment and partnership

Our IkamvaYouth Atlantis, Gugulethu and Makhaza teams represented IkamvaYouth at the YearBeyond Career Fair at The Cape Town City Hall. The event was attended by more than 1 000 ambitious YeBoneers and the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde. IkamvaYouth joined more than 80 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 who offered various opportunities in their sectors, including including Agriculture, Banking/Financial, BPO/Call Centers, Manufacturing, Retail, Nature Conservation, Education, Tech, Hospitality and Tourism.
Take a look at some highlights from the event.

Some exciting news coming out of our branches. Hlumelo Jeke, Grade 11 learner at our IkamvaYouth Gugulethu Branch in the Western Cape has been appointed as the Chief Whip of the Junior City Council of Cape Town 2023. Congratulations to Hlumelo for this outstanding achievement.

As a result of the collaboration between The Oliver Khan Safe-Hub Playmakers and our IkamvaYouth Gugulethu Branch, 3 Grade 10 Learners were invited to the Hectic Nine9 studios to be part of The GEN Z Pop Quiz Challenge. Litha, a Grade 11 learner made the Gugulethu Branch proud as she progressed to the semi-finals of the competition. Congratulations to Litha for this outstanding achievement.

Lihle, a grade 9 learner from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza, shared his experience at the science workshops, which are held at the UCT Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine as part of the Learner Doccie Programme with EhWoza!
“I have been fortunate enough that my group and I got to travel to UCT four times this year. During the time there, we created our own hypotheses and did some research on them. I felt like I am a scientist and I learnt that when scientists conduct research they have to make it relevant, and that the answers from this research can benefit a lot of people. I wish I could travel to the Institute daily!”
Take a look at some highlights from Lihle’s experience

Learners from our IkamvaYouth Gugulethu Branch in the Western Cape visited the Blackboard headquarters to attend a partner workshop. Blackboard is a leading organisation in the dynamic world of marketing and advertising. During the workshop, our participants gained invaluable insights into the latest marketing trends and strategies that will help them excel in their careers.
We'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Blackboard for their commitment to our learners' professional growth.

MAINTAINING DEPRESSION is a short documentary film shot and edited by Grade 9 learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza Branch in Khayelitsha. While young people suffer from depression and anxiety everyday, we often overlook the struggles of our mothers and our grandmothers, who face very similar realities and responsibilities. The learner-produced film reflects the authentic experiences of older women diagnosed with depression and their daily challenges in dealing with the condition. It features interviews with women who share stories of living with depression, medication, stigma, struggles, and how to overcome them.
The documentary was shot and edited by Lulutho Mgayi (16), Phumzile Seaman (16) and Hlumelo Tshingana (15), as part of the Eh!woza Learner Doccies programme. Check out the full video on EhWoza’s YouTube channel here

Maintaining Depression | A Bruise In Your Mind That Never Goes Away MAINTAINING DEPRESSION is a short documentary film shot and edited by grade 9 learners from IkamvaYouth Makhaza. While young people suffer from depression an...

We are hiring!
We are currently looking to have new staff member join our team. We have the following available vacancy: Branch Coordinator - Umlazi Branch (KwaZulu-Natal) . Please follow the link to apply!
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Our Community Collaborations Partner, the Thuto Pele Centre, hosted a holiday programme for 199 Grade 11 High school learners. The Grade 11 special intervention programme was requested by The Principal from Morris Isaacson High School to prepare them for the 2024 academic year. 12 Tutors were involved in facilitating this programme, and Thuto Pele chefs cooked daily nutritional meals for breakfast and lunch to ensure learners could focus in class. Take a look at some highlights from the programme.

Grade 11 learners from our IkamvaYouth Kuyasa Branch in Khayelitsha visited The Norval Foundation in Tokai. The foundation’s learning centre is an investment into youth. The centre educates learners through art to help them develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills which assists with problem solving.
Thank you to The Norval Foundation for hosting our learners and for your investment in our youth.

2U hosted a closing ceremony for learners from our IkamvaYouth Nyanga Branch as part of the 2023 mentoring program. Learners received certificates and gift packs which included stationary to assist them with final exams preparation. Partnerships like this one assist our organisation to provide a holistic learning experience for our learners. We would like to thank 2U for your on-going investment and partnership.

The African Leadership Academy in partnership with Project Management Institute Education Foundation invited 22 learners from our IkamvaYouth Chesterville and Umlazi branches to be part of the Leadership Accelerator bootcamp. The accelerator seeks to develop future leaders who will work together to address Africa's greatest challenges and achieve extraordinary social impact. The project aims to equip over 750 youth in 15 African countries with Entrepreneurial & Project Management Skills through Leadership Accelerators. Take a look at some highlights from the bootcamp.

Thank you to The African Leadership Academy and Project Management Institute Education Foundation for your investment and support.

Grade 10 and 11 learners from our IkamvaYouth Diepsloot Branch in Gauteng welcomed Global Robotics to the branch to host a Robotics workshop. This took place during the Spring School holiday Programme. Learners were able to develop their technical knowledge through the creation, design, assembly and operation of educational robots.
The Robotics workshop also highlighted the academic requirements needed in order to pursue careers in technology and robotics. Thank you to Global Robotics for your investment and support.

Learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza and Kuyasa branches in Khayelitsha, visited the University of Cape Town campus to close out the 2023 mentoring programme. The mentees got the opportunity to share feedback about their experience being in the programme while also engaging with their mentors for the final time in 2023.
Thank you to UCT for your on-going partnership and support.

IkamvaYouth utilised the week-long school holidays to host our 2023 Spring School programme nationally. Grade 10 and 11 learners got the opportunity to further immerse themselves in the tutoring programme while also preparing for the final school term. Take a look at some highlights from our Spring School programme in action across our branches.

Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’.

World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. It’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling.

Come together with friends, families or colleagues this World Mental Health Day.
Click the link below for tips about talking and dealing with your mental health

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has over 160 free Support Groups. To find out more about joining or starting a Support Group or contact any helpline numbers, click the link here
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The third cohort of learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza Branch in Khayelitsha visited the UCT Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine to participate in their first science workshop. The workshop forms part of our on-going partnership with EhWoza.
During the session, learners learnt about TB, how it is transmitted and how one can be protected from it. Learners will also get the opportunity to go to the lab and do some experiments and the results will be seen in our next science workshop.
Thank you to EhWoza and The University of Cape Town for your continued support and investment in young people.

Learners from our IkamvaYouth Masiphumelele branch in the Western Cape completed the learner doccie titled TEENAGE PREGNANCY & HIV as part of our on-going partnership with EhWoza! The film revisits the experiences of young women recounting personal stories of teenage pregnancy, stigma, r**e, and HIV. Check out the full video here:

Young Women Taking Charge Of Their Lives | Teenage Pregnancy & HIV Young Women Taking Charge Of Their Lives: Set in Masiphumemele, the film revisits the experiences of young women recounting personal stories of teenage pregn...

Grade 11 learners from our IkamvaYouth Gugulethu Branch in the Western Cape visited the University of Cape Town campus as the learners were invited to be part of their career day expo.
Learners had the opportunity to explore various career paths, engage with inspiring professionals, and gain valuable insights into their future.
We are immensely proud of our students for their dedication to shaping their futures, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to the University of Cape Town for hosting this enlightening event.

As part of our efforts to increase online safety awareness, our IkamvaYouth Diepsloot Branch in Gauteng invited the Film and Publications Board to our branch to facilitate a cyber security awareness workshop with our learners and tutors. The aim of the session was to ensure that minors are protected from cyberbullies, predators and cybercriminals who can be very opportunistic by taking advantage of minors with little to no knowledge of the cyber space. Thank you to the Film and Publications Board for your willingness to support our youth.

Learners from our IkamvaYouth branches in KwaZulu-Natal visited Durban University of Technology’s Product Lifecycle Management Competency Centre Innovation Lab to learn more about 3D experience platform guided by staff and representatives from the university. Take a look at some highlights from their experience.

Thank you to DUT for your investment and support.

BDO South Africa Incorporated generously donated a huge amount of sanitary towels to our female learners and staff in need. Thank you to BDO South Africa Incorporated for your generous donation to learners in need.

From conducting interviews to editing their films, learners from our IkamvaYouth Makhaza and Masiphumelele Branches in the Western Cape have shown what it takes to make a great documentary film. As the learners conclude the programme, take a look at some highlights from their process. Thank you to EhWoza for your continued investment and support.

Our Training Department has made handbooks available for purchase. For the month of September they will run at a cost of R75 per book at our Salt River head office. These could be couriered at an additional cost and will depend on the address of delivery. The handbooks available for sale include:
Basic Financial Operations Handbook
Basic Mentoring Handbook
Basic Tutoring Handbook
Business Skills Handbook
Career Guidance Handbook
Basic Communication Handbook
Community Based Project Handbook
Emotional Intelligence Handbook
Facilitate Learning Handbook
SA Education Framework Handbook
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