District 9350 leadership visits Salesians Institute Youth Project

District 9350 Community & Economic Development Chair, Anton Lubbe, together with committee members and Rotarians from Helderberg, visited the Salesians Institute Youth Project (SIYP) to gain first-hand insight into the transformative work being done in partnership with the Rotary Club of Waterfront. 
Left:  Anton Lubbe, chair of the committee reviewing the Portfolio of Evidence folder for learners, is a requirement from the SETA.

Visit highlights SIYP’s transformative work with NEETs youth

Right: 

D9350 Community & Economic Development team engaging with NCV4 learners.

The visit highlighted how SIYP equips NEETs youth (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) with entrepreneurial and employability skills that prepare them for meaningful futures. Engaging with both students and facilitators, the team observed how SIYP’s programmes are strongly aligned with the Education 4.0 framework, emphasising readiness for the future of work.💻

Key programme priorities focus on future-ready skills

Key priorities include:

• Pathways to self-employment and entrepreneurship – with many students already launching their own businesses 👩🏻‍💻📓✍🏻💡
• Building digital and future-ready skills
• Linking learning to real career opportunities in growth sectors such as Retail and Solar Energy 🧗🏻‍♂️

Gratitude expressed to coordinators and SIYP team

A heartfelt thank you goes to Mymoena Ismail for coordinating the visit, and to Gabriel Hamuy and his dedicated team for showcasing their impactful work

The engagement has opened new opportunities for greater collaboration between Rotary and SIYP in advancing youth empowerment, employability, and leveraging technology across the District. 📚