Support young people to keep their grip on opportunity. 10 STRATEGY ACTION

p revent school dropout.

› Direct a national campaign focused on key drivers affecting high learner dropout.

› Support interventions that are able to reduce school dropout.

Reduce the work-link barriers preventing young students from completing their postsecondary qualifications.

› Review and seek to address the obstacles preventing students in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) from getting their certification.

› Support work-link initiatives for TVET students.

› Advocate for developing a skilled workforce through TVETs.

Invest in opportunities that spark positive behaviour change and significantly reduce youth vulnerability.

› Continue to implement a multi-faceted HIV-prevention programme focussed on young women aged 15–24 in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.

Develop socio-emotional skills in young people to support them to succeed during tough times.

› Invest in impactful initiatives that demonstrate how effective support of socio-emotional well-being equips young people to remain connected to opportunities.

Outcome

› National school dropout rate reduces by 33% by 2027 (50% by 2030).

› More students exit post-secondary studies (especially TVETs) with the expected qualifications.

› There is increased access to workplace-based learning programmes (learnerships, internships and skills programmes).

› The incidence of HIV among 15–24-year-olds halves within five years in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.

› Socio-emotional skills are increasingly recognised and embedded in development, education and employment programmes.