The government partnered youth employment initiative is a job creation programme.

It involves a partnership between government and labour.

It hopes to combat the country’s rising unemployment rate.

YES 4 Youth is committed to B-BBEE policies.

The registration criteria states that an applicant needs to be:

1.

Black, in accordance with the BEE definition,

2.

Between the ages of 18 34 (as this is the definition of youth),

3.

The codes state B-BBEE is intended for mixed-race, Indian and black citizens of South Africa.

“The YES movement is bigger than race.

Enjoyed reading our story?

Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!

E-mail: rianette.cluley@briefly.co.za