Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Sifiso Mtsweni has called for the removal of experience as an entrance requirement into the job sector.
Mtshweni says there are jobs in South Africa; the problem is the requirement to have experience before you get a job.
The Trailblazers are ready to hear pres. Ramaphosa’s address. These are young people who have been recognised as inspirational youth in the country. The newly crowned Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green is among them #sabcnews #YouthDay2018 #june16 pic.twitter.com/PtNdRk32tZ
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“The youth is educated but this serves as a hindrance. Why do you need five years experience to be a receptionist if you have been answering phones your whole life, he asks. Where do you get experience if you’ve never had the opportunity to work,” he says.
President Ramaphosa did not address the gathering at the Hector Pietersen Museum. He will be delivering the keynote address at Orlando Stadium. #sabcnews #YouthDay2018 #June16 pic.twitter.com/1EdSCjjfGj
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The NYDA Executive Chairperson further asked for funding for the NYDA to help the course of youth empowerment and upliftment.
Mtshweni also paid tribute to Hector Pieterson, Tsietsi Mashinini, Peter Mokaba and the youth who paved way for today’s youth.
Members of the public have been catered for, as you walk in the Orlando Stadium precinct you are provided with a “take-away” pack: Quarter chicken, bread, Cooldrink and water. #sabcnews #YouthDay2018 #June16 pic.twitter.com/1tYwyRH3fZ
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