Youth Bridge Programme

In August 2022, our 10X department launched our first proof of concept Youth Bridge programme focused on helping unemployed youth find gainful employment. Our programme assists youth committed to entering permanent employment by providing in-depth character and career support for six months through a six-week, on-site training programme followed by four-and-a-half months of longitudinal mentoring.

Participants first engage in a work readiness programme consisting of character development lessons, computer training, financial literacy education and more. They are then connected to further education opportunities and eventually matched with potential employers.

In November, our first 23 participants from the Freedom Park community in Ottery completed their six-week readiness programme, with many already placed into employment and skills training opportunities. In 2023, our aim is to exponentially grow the number of Youth Bridge programmes we will be running, and request project partners to reach out to become part of this exciting development at Christel House SA.

To get involved, contact our Managing Partner: 10X, Ayanda Mvandaba, at amvandaba@sa.christelhouse.org