Our approach to youth development!
Three pillars underpin our philosophy of youth development. Firstly, just like the starfish washed out from the sea, youth are washed out from the mainstream of society. Denied opportunities, they are left to perish! We therefore provide unemployed youth with opportunities, training, access to skills, knowledge and expertise. Secondly, in a rapidl...y changing, complex and unpredictable world of
globalisation, we provide our youth with continuous support and guidance. Thirdly, we advocate for permanent social change that addresses the power imbalances in our society that favours the elite. And so, we are NOT in the business of begging for handouts or a few crumbs from the master's table. For we will only be satisfied when we OWN the bakery!!
Job placements
Peter Hamman wrote:
"Hi Frank Julie and YoungPeople@Work team! I would just like to express my gratitude to you guys and let you know how much I appreciate what you guys are doing for unemployed people by providing the BEST service you can! My whole life has literally changed in a matter of one week and I still can't believe it! I am still amazed how getting my dream job through your guys became a reality! I have not been to any of your workshops but have come to know you gu...ys through my wife, Jacoba. Now that's a very determined lady, a character trait I love about her. Nothing holds her back as I am sure you have noticed as she sat your workshop in January. *smile*. With your help she got me connected to a representative form Homemark with whom I applied as a sales rep. Within a week I got an interview, passed it and got the best benefits that my previous job do not even pay their BEST reps! My wife had our second child last week and I have just been blessed thus far! I sincerely thank you all for your hard work! You are indeed a divine blessing in our lives and I hope you will never stop with your mission to get Cape Town employed!!
Mary-Ann Bergman wrote:
"Hi dear Frank.. Great to hear from you! I'm doing okidoki.. Worked with Jen of Tedcor (at Airport Industria) for 2 weeks and then City of Cape Town phoned me.. I am working permanently for them now @ Social Development and & Early Childhood Development! Thank you for believing in me!!"
Chantal Zass wrote:
“I will be forever grateful and wherever I go will spread the word of how YoungPeople@Work can make a difference in a person's life. I am a store manager today and can't wait to get to work in the mornings knowing this was set out for me although a year back I could never imagine I would be this happy again..."
Lorne Isaacs wrote:
"Hi all what a wonderful day this was, my first day at my new job and I wouldn't have been given this opportunity if it wasn't for Youngpeople@Work. It all started with a Personal Development Workshop where I discovered the true me and who I wanted to be then I developed my knowledge with all the workshops and computer classes that were available for free and I got a bursary to study @ Rlabs and received a UCT certificate and with my portfolio of evidence I applied and qualified for position and today I started my first day as a data capturer for the Foschini Group in the exports division. Thank you YP@W you have taught me that not even the sky is the limit we can dream and achieve beyond that Thank you!!!!!
"Good day Frank
I hope all is well.
I just want to thank you, Frank as well as your whole team from the bottom of my heart. I wanted to start my own NGO, however, through motivation and advise from you at the workshops I rather joined hands with existing organizations. So I am proud to say that today I got the news that I am officially employed at the Sports and Recreational Centre here in Belhar as team leader. Even though it is on a contractual basis I am grateful for the opportunity.
And I thank you for all you do. So grateful for it. Thank you.”
Sheri-Lee Dreyer
Dear Frank
Thank you for meeting with various divisions of Department of Social Development (DSD on 24/2/14. Your program is really amazing and so cost effective and empowering - so much lesssons we learnt already in just this one session
We and other NPOs can learn a lot from you. We hope to continue the relationship we have started and I know great benefits will come from us working together towards the great goal of opportunities for youth
Once again thank you and lets grow that network to open all possible opportunities for youth.
Deborah Van Staden (Senior Director)
“Good day Frank, thanks so much for what you have done for me. I've learned so much this year and still learning. You gave me lot of opportunities. You always go the extra mile for the unemployed youth!!!!! Thanks you’re the best Frank! Hugs.” (Gadija Enckleton, ex-volunteer)
"Thanks to Young People at Work I started my first day at my new job!! Thank you!!" (Faith Solomons, Valhalla Park)
“Dear Frank,
Thank you for your session in Arniston. We appreciate you so much. Thank for you time you touch our lives in so many ways. You inspired us so much; you put value to our lives and open our eyes to see that we can start from nothing to something. You are God blessed full gift to us. You make our lives so meaningful and give us confidence that nothing seems impossible! Thank you it was a blessing to have you here.” (Rovina Marthinus, Council of Stakeholders, Arniston).
Job shadowing:
"Being on the other side of the desk was the best. Now I really appreciate my life more, because to complain about somebody else’s work is not always the right thing to do. He/she can lose their job because of the client’s complaints. It is best to try and work certain things out in life. Try to understand the next person’s point of view before criticizing that person. Treat everybody equally. Respect goes a long way. Thank you to Freda Camphor and the staff members at Department of Labour, Bellville, for so generously assisting and sharing some of their knowledge with me. It was indeed a valuable learning experience for me. Thanks to God for what I was able to learn, it is a Blessing. Regards, Vicky Petersen, Volunteer: YoungPeople@Work
One of the Special Projects that Mr. Julie initiated in the group was a MIRRORING WEEK….I did not even think twice…no!!!!, I jumped at the chance to partake in this project….. I wanted to learn more and see what it is like to: WALK IN THE “SHADOW” OF FRANK JULIE. In the weeks that followed, I accompanied Frank to numerous Workshops or Seminars, to name but a few…..May I add, not one workshop was ever the same.
Frank, you are a true inspiration to so many people and you leave your mark behind wherever you go. I want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you for allowing me to see the inside of your busy world. Not only have you given me HOPE, but you have restored my positivity of knowing that there is something to do out there, and for that I will be forever grateful to you. May you always be Blessed in everything that you do as you do it from your heart, yes, you are indeed LIVING TO WORK AND NOT WORKING TO LIVE!!!!! Shirley De Jongh (Proud Volunteer: YoungPeople@Work
Finding a job:
Dear Frank Julie
I don't know if my wording is going to be right.You would not know what fantastic news I have. I have received a call today that i'm starting on Monday at The Foschini Group (TFG) do you know because I did my training through you. I have aced my assesment 96 percent for vocal and my typing. Thank you for making a difference and changing lives. Now I am ready for the new challeges. Thank you Frank Julie now 2012 is ending well. Keep on what you doing by making a difference. (Nazeema Mohammed)
Youth Empowerment Week:
The first day I was late, but when entering the room I felt so welcome. This was a room of people who really want to be something in life. I’ve learnt to love myself more, to believe in myself. Thanks for giving me a chance in life, to prove myself. Because I did give up on life, cause nothing worked out for me. You guys inspire me to be me again, to show the world – here I am!!
Angelien Kuhn
I really enjoyed this workshop. The interview was the interesting part because I was nervous when it came to that point. I will tell other youngsters about this workshop because this is really a benefit to us. Thanks for your time, support and dedication.
Renay Davids
I enjoyed the whole of the workshop. The guest speakers were very encouraging. Frank Julie was an amazing host. He is just awesome! I would love to encourage Frank to do more and more of these workshops and keep us participants posted. Attending this workshop gave me a clearer insight of the job industry. THANK YOU!! Chandre Jordaan
I had a great time here ever since the day I came. I got a lot of information and even the people were patient to speak and listen to us. So Frank and his team have done it all for us, because they were excellent. Thank you so much!!
Khanya Mabunzana
Professional job seeking skills:
Attending this workshop was truly inspirational as well as motivating. I have learnt a huge amount of knowledge pertaining to job seeking that I was not even aware of. This info will surely help a lot in looking for a job going forward. A special thanks to Frank Julie and YoungPeople@Work for their initiative in starting these workshops. Looking forward in seeing more of you guys.
Kind regards, Shirley De Jongh
Hi Frank,
I attended a computer course at R.A.G when I was pregnant during 1996, that was many moons ago. I got a job a couple of months thereafter and I still have the same job after 15 years. A big thanks goes out to R.A.G - keep up the good work! Laeticia Visser
Follow up:
Hi Frank
How are you doing? I read an article in the Tyger Burger about you doing a workshop in Lavis next week. So I wondered if it was you when I saw the name Frank Julie. I did the computer training course at R.A.G (2004) and attended all the workshops. The one you presented, Kariem, Fathien Jacobs all those. The workshops at R.A.G really made me realise that there are questions I need to ask mys... elf about what I want out of life. Just want to thank you, all those workshops impacted on my life in a positive way. I went on to complete a B Com degree in Information Systems at UWC. Currently working for Telkom as a Java web services specialist. Next year I plan to do my honours through Unisa. I those who will be attending you work shop will take and learn from
it what I have. Once again thank you. Ashwin
Train-the-Trainer
When I came for the workshop the first moment I walked in Yolanda asked explain yourself but one word only starting with the first letter of your name and I said ENERGETIC! This workshop was not only Energetic, exceptionally good, but LIFE CHANGING....thanks Frank, Freda and Yolanda (my first time attending with you as a facilitator and presenter) was absolutely stunning!!! I'm a fan!
Estelle Hendricks
Hi Frank
Good morning. Back at the office and got all the mail you sent during the week. Thanks for that. I’d also really wanna thank you and Yolanda for all your sacrifices and love. You really made it possible for me to understand TOT in another way which will enhance my ability to implement it in practice. You gave so much of yourself and I could really see the passion you guys have for your communities. So unselfish. Please convey this message to Yolanda.
Thanks very very much. Sharon Messina, Health Teams Officer, Women on Farms Project (WFP)
Hey Frank
I just want to thank you for today, the experience was unforgettable. I really do appreciate what you are doing for us giving us a new view of how to approach life and how 2 improve ourselves. I want to thank you for accepting me with open arms an not judging, making me feel part of YoungPeople@Work. Talking on the radio was WOW! But being able to do a tv interview was beyond my expectations. I just want to learn more and want to show the youth out there that we should live to work and not work to live. Much love for YP@W!!!!!!!" (Jessica Pietersen, volunteer member)
"Hey Frank I really need to thank you for a job well done. YoungPeolpe@Work you have given me a new way of looking at things. When I attended your workshop I was shy an had no confidence I thought I was just gona have to just work at a factory and didn't know I have so much opportunities never thought I would be sitting behind my own desk at The Foschini Group head office in the HR Department. YoungPeople@Work you empower youth and change their mind sets. I am so honoured 2 be a part of this family and I know you gonna touch so many hearts this year!!!!!!!!!! (Jessica Pietersen, volunteer member)
Mariam Oliver (Director: Achfa Projects)
"As you can see, another group of unemployed youth graduated yesterday at the Kensington Library and Achfa will continue with this successful model of Young People at Work. I do want to ask you if I could come more closer to the other operations so that I can learn to be able to duplicate what is working their in Bishop Lavis and other areas you have branched out to. I would like to request if it's possible for me and my volunteers (3) to attend your Friday staff and volunteer meetings so that we can learn how you do it."
Once again Frank - thanks a million!"
Mariam Oliver
Job mirroring at [email protected] end of a journey!"It never crossed my mind that I would have the opportunity to work with Mr. Frank Julie. He has just been giving me so many opportunities to learn. He has opened the door and connected me closer than ever to the NGO sector. Bursary upon bursary he has given me to the workshops that he does with so much charisma and passion. He has taken me into environments where there are doctors and professors, highly intellectual people. It was in this type of gatherings that I saw the truth of his humility and transparency. The respect that people have towards him are just endless. The living testimonies of people that have implemented his strategies on fundraising and the results are just mind-blowing. Becoming an effective community development practitioner is no longer a dream because a new era has been activated for me."In leadership I have learned that a proper mentality for leadership is that you can’t lead if you still need to be led. Any leader can only give to people what they have inside of them. As a leader I had to become teachable and accountable." Jayson Magooda YP@W volunteer, computer facilitator and Director of Bishop Lavis Arts and Culture Kids Development Forum (BLACK).
Feedback from participants
"I want to take the opportunity to thank Young People@Work for everything you do for our youth. I did the basic office admin and the two computer courses and also the life skills courses online via WhatsApp which helped me so, so much. Because of my CV and those courses I did I get a job offer to work in a call centre but didn't end up going because not long after that I got an even better offer. As young as I am, here today I'm working in an office as an assistant and controller, something I've always wanted to do. And my journey doesn't end here! So thank you again for believing in our youth." (Shireen Bosch)
"I did my online training with you guys about last year November. After receiving my certificate I then started applying for jobs. I however worked in the administration sector for about 6 years where my company closed down due to the pandemic. My reason for sending this message, is to give others hope. So my message to our unemployed sister and brothers out there is:
Empower yourself even if it seems it's just a short course. That small course can open so many doors for you. I then received my 1st call back after applying.1st interview while 7 other candidates waited to be interviewed. I was the only one with a certificate. And then I successfully got the job. I am currently working in an accounting firm. Less than 2 weeks later promoted in to payroll, currently doing another online course for payroll administrator. It all started with YoungPeople@Work. So thank you to each one of you!! To our unemployed, don't lose hope and never stop empowering yourself. One thing I have learned Almighty open doors that people can't open. Thumbs up for YOUNGPEOPLE@WORK! MAY ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU ENDLESSLY! I'll be back soon for the bookkeeping course once I'm done with my payroll administrator online! Thank you!! (Anonymous)
“Afternoon YoungPeople@Work, I really enjoyed the basic admin online course. It is so informative and everything was well explained. Best part is I can go back anytime to the voice notes to listen to everything. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you. Keep it up and best wishes. (Mitchley Mitchell)
Good day young people, the courses are so informative and the tutors are friendly and explain properly, I have introduced my friends and family too, hope they also enjoy it as much as me. Thank you all for this opportunity, May god bless you, to help more. (Lestel Ndlovu)
I just finished the computer training. I thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to doing some more courses.
I am grateful for this opportunity, and I love the fact that you can go back and read through the course again. Thanks (Ramona Mathee-Irwin)
"Good evening, I'd just like to say thank you for the interview Questions & Answers that was posted in the group. I never knew how to answer some of the questions and it honestly helped me. I used that and I'll be starting a new job soon in the field that I studied. You guys are doing amazing work!" (Melissa Gordon)
Three pillars underpin our philosophy of youth development. Firstly, just like the starfish washed out from the sea, youth are washed out from the mainstream of society. Denied opportunities, they are left to perish! We therefore provide unemployed youth with opportunities, training, access to skills, knowledge and expertise. Secondly, in a rapidl...y changing, complex and unpredictable world of
globalisation, we provide our youth with continuous support and guidance. Thirdly, we advocate for permanent social change that addresses the power imbalances in our society that favours the elite. And so, we are NOT in the business of begging for handouts or a few crumbs from the master's table. For we will only be satisfied when we OWN the bakery!!
Job placements
Peter Hamman wrote:
"Hi Frank Julie and YoungPeople@Work team! I would just like to express my gratitude to you guys and let you know how much I appreciate what you guys are doing for unemployed people by providing the BEST service you can! My whole life has literally changed in a matter of one week and I still can't believe it! I am still amazed how getting my dream job through your guys became a reality! I have not been to any of your workshops but have come to know you gu...ys through my wife, Jacoba. Now that's a very determined lady, a character trait I love about her. Nothing holds her back as I am sure you have noticed as she sat your workshop in January. *smile*. With your help she got me connected to a representative form Homemark with whom I applied as a sales rep. Within a week I got an interview, passed it and got the best benefits that my previous job do not even pay their BEST reps! My wife had our second child last week and I have just been blessed thus far! I sincerely thank you all for your hard work! You are indeed a divine blessing in our lives and I hope you will never stop with your mission to get Cape Town employed!!
Mary-Ann Bergman wrote:
"Hi dear Frank.. Great to hear from you! I'm doing okidoki.. Worked with Jen of Tedcor (at Airport Industria) for 2 weeks and then City of Cape Town phoned me.. I am working permanently for them now @ Social Development and & Early Childhood Development! Thank you for believing in me!!"
Chantal Zass wrote:
“I will be forever grateful and wherever I go will spread the word of how YoungPeople@Work can make a difference in a person's life. I am a store manager today and can't wait to get to work in the mornings knowing this was set out for me although a year back I could never imagine I would be this happy again..."
Lorne Isaacs wrote:
"Hi all what a wonderful day this was, my first day at my new job and I wouldn't have been given this opportunity if it wasn't for Youngpeople@Work. It all started with a Personal Development Workshop where I discovered the true me and who I wanted to be then I developed my knowledge with all the workshops and computer classes that were available for free and I got a bursary to study @ Rlabs and received a UCT certificate and with my portfolio of evidence I applied and qualified for position and today I started my first day as a data capturer for the Foschini Group in the exports division. Thank you YP@W you have taught me that not even the sky is the limit we can dream and achieve beyond that Thank you!!!!!
"Good day Frank
I hope all is well.
I just want to thank you, Frank as well as your whole team from the bottom of my heart. I wanted to start my own NGO, however, through motivation and advise from you at the workshops I rather joined hands with existing organizations. So I am proud to say that today I got the news that I am officially employed at the Sports and Recreational Centre here in Belhar as team leader. Even though it is on a contractual basis I am grateful for the opportunity.
And I thank you for all you do. So grateful for it. Thank you.”
Sheri-Lee Dreyer
Dear Frank
Thank you for meeting with various divisions of Department of Social Development (DSD on 24/2/14. Your program is really amazing and so cost effective and empowering - so much lesssons we learnt already in just this one session
We and other NPOs can learn a lot from you. We hope to continue the relationship we have started and I know great benefits will come from us working together towards the great goal of opportunities for youth
Once again thank you and lets grow that network to open all possible opportunities for youth.
Deborah Van Staden (Senior Director)
“Good day Frank, thanks so much for what you have done for me. I've learned so much this year and still learning. You gave me lot of opportunities. You always go the extra mile for the unemployed youth!!!!! Thanks you’re the best Frank! Hugs.” (Gadija Enckleton, ex-volunteer)
"Thanks to Young People at Work I started my first day at my new job!! Thank you!!" (Faith Solomons, Valhalla Park)
“Dear Frank,
Thank you for your session in Arniston. We appreciate you so much. Thank for you time you touch our lives in so many ways. You inspired us so much; you put value to our lives and open our eyes to see that we can start from nothing to something. You are God blessed full gift to us. You make our lives so meaningful and give us confidence that nothing seems impossible! Thank you it was a blessing to have you here.” (Rovina Marthinus, Council of Stakeholders, Arniston).
Job shadowing:
"Being on the other side of the desk was the best. Now I really appreciate my life more, because to complain about somebody else’s work is not always the right thing to do. He/she can lose their job because of the client’s complaints. It is best to try and work certain things out in life. Try to understand the next person’s point of view before criticizing that person. Treat everybody equally. Respect goes a long way. Thank you to Freda Camphor and the staff members at Department of Labour, Bellville, for so generously assisting and sharing some of their knowledge with me. It was indeed a valuable learning experience for me. Thanks to God for what I was able to learn, it is a Blessing. Regards, Vicky Petersen, Volunteer: YoungPeople@Work
One of the Special Projects that Mr. Julie initiated in the group was a MIRRORING WEEK….I did not even think twice…no!!!!, I jumped at the chance to partake in this project….. I wanted to learn more and see what it is like to: WALK IN THE “SHADOW” OF FRANK JULIE. In the weeks that followed, I accompanied Frank to numerous Workshops or Seminars, to name but a few…..May I add, not one workshop was ever the same.
Frank, you are a true inspiration to so many people and you leave your mark behind wherever you go. I want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you for allowing me to see the inside of your busy world. Not only have you given me HOPE, but you have restored my positivity of knowing that there is something to do out there, and for that I will be forever grateful to you. May you always be Blessed in everything that you do as you do it from your heart, yes, you are indeed LIVING TO WORK AND NOT WORKING TO LIVE!!!!! Shirley De Jongh (Proud Volunteer: YoungPeople@Work
Finding a job:
Dear Frank Julie
I don't know if my wording is going to be right.You would not know what fantastic news I have. I have received a call today that i'm starting on Monday at The Foschini Group (TFG) do you know because I did my training through you. I have aced my assesment 96 percent for vocal and my typing. Thank you for making a difference and changing lives. Now I am ready for the new challeges. Thank you Frank Julie now 2012 is ending well. Keep on what you doing by making a difference. (Nazeema Mohammed)
Youth Empowerment Week:
The first day I was late, but when entering the room I felt so welcome. This was a room of people who really want to be something in life. I’ve learnt to love myself more, to believe in myself. Thanks for giving me a chance in life, to prove myself. Because I did give up on life, cause nothing worked out for me. You guys inspire me to be me again, to show the world – here I am!!
Angelien Kuhn
I really enjoyed this workshop. The interview was the interesting part because I was nervous when it came to that point. I will tell other youngsters about this workshop because this is really a benefit to us. Thanks for your time, support and dedication.
Renay Davids
I enjoyed the whole of the workshop. The guest speakers were very encouraging. Frank Julie was an amazing host. He is just awesome! I would love to encourage Frank to do more and more of these workshops and keep us participants posted. Attending this workshop gave me a clearer insight of the job industry. THANK YOU!! Chandre Jordaan
I had a great time here ever since the day I came. I got a lot of information and even the people were patient to speak and listen to us. So Frank and his team have done it all for us, because they were excellent. Thank you so much!!
Khanya Mabunzana
Professional job seeking skills:
Attending this workshop was truly inspirational as well as motivating. I have learnt a huge amount of knowledge pertaining to job seeking that I was not even aware of. This info will surely help a lot in looking for a job going forward. A special thanks to Frank Julie and YoungPeople@Work for their initiative in starting these workshops. Looking forward in seeing more of you guys.
Kind regards, Shirley De Jongh
Hi Frank,
I attended a computer course at R.A.G when I was pregnant during 1996, that was many moons ago. I got a job a couple of months thereafter and I still have the same job after 15 years. A big thanks goes out to R.A.G - keep up the good work! Laeticia Visser
Follow up:
Hi Frank
How are you doing? I read an article in the Tyger Burger about you doing a workshop in Lavis next week. So I wondered if it was you when I saw the name Frank Julie. I did the computer training course at R.A.G (2004) and attended all the workshops. The one you presented, Kariem, Fathien Jacobs all those. The workshops at R.A.G really made me realise that there are questions I need to ask mys... elf about what I want out of life. Just want to thank you, all those workshops impacted on my life in a positive way. I went on to complete a B Com degree in Information Systems at UWC. Currently working for Telkom as a Java web services specialist. Next year I plan to do my honours through Unisa. I those who will be attending you work shop will take and learn from
it what I have. Once again thank you. Ashwin
Train-the-Trainer
When I came for the workshop the first moment I walked in Yolanda asked explain yourself but one word only starting with the first letter of your name and I said ENERGETIC! This workshop was not only Energetic, exceptionally good, but LIFE CHANGING....thanks Frank, Freda and Yolanda (my first time attending with you as a facilitator and presenter) was absolutely stunning!!! I'm a fan!
Estelle Hendricks
Hi Frank
Good morning. Back at the office and got all the mail you sent during the week. Thanks for that. I’d also really wanna thank you and Yolanda for all your sacrifices and love. You really made it possible for me to understand TOT in another way which will enhance my ability to implement it in practice. You gave so much of yourself and I could really see the passion you guys have for your communities. So unselfish. Please convey this message to Yolanda.
Thanks very very much. Sharon Messina, Health Teams Officer, Women on Farms Project (WFP)
Hey Frank
I just want to thank you for today, the experience was unforgettable. I really do appreciate what you are doing for us giving us a new view of how to approach life and how 2 improve ourselves. I want to thank you for accepting me with open arms an not judging, making me feel part of YoungPeople@Work. Talking on the radio was WOW! But being able to do a tv interview was beyond my expectations. I just want to learn more and want to show the youth out there that we should live to work and not work to live. Much love for YP@W!!!!!!!" (Jessica Pietersen, volunteer member)
"Hey Frank I really need to thank you for a job well done. YoungPeolpe@Work you have given me a new way of looking at things. When I attended your workshop I was shy an had no confidence I thought I was just gona have to just work at a factory and didn't know I have so much opportunities never thought I would be sitting behind my own desk at The Foschini Group head office in the HR Department. YoungPeople@Work you empower youth and change their mind sets. I am so honoured 2 be a part of this family and I know you gonna touch so many hearts this year!!!!!!!!!! (Jessica Pietersen, volunteer member)
Mariam Oliver (Director: Achfa Projects)
"As you can see, another group of unemployed youth graduated yesterday at the Kensington Library and Achfa will continue with this successful model of Young People at Work. I do want to ask you if I could come more closer to the other operations so that I can learn to be able to duplicate what is working their in Bishop Lavis and other areas you have branched out to. I would like to request if it's possible for me and my volunteers (3) to attend your Friday staff and volunteer meetings so that we can learn how you do it."
Once again Frank - thanks a million!"
Mariam Oliver
Job mirroring at [email protected] end of a journey!"It never crossed my mind that I would have the opportunity to work with Mr. Frank Julie. He has just been giving me so many opportunities to learn. He has opened the door and connected me closer than ever to the NGO sector. Bursary upon bursary he has given me to the workshops that he does with so much charisma and passion. He has taken me into environments where there are doctors and professors, highly intellectual people. It was in this type of gatherings that I saw the truth of his humility and transparency. The respect that people have towards him are just endless. The living testimonies of people that have implemented his strategies on fundraising and the results are just mind-blowing. Becoming an effective community development practitioner is no longer a dream because a new era has been activated for me."In leadership I have learned that a proper mentality for leadership is that you can’t lead if you still need to be led. Any leader can only give to people what they have inside of them. As a leader I had to become teachable and accountable." Jayson Magooda YP@W volunteer, computer facilitator and Director of Bishop Lavis Arts and Culture Kids Development Forum (BLACK).
Feedback from participants
"I want to take the opportunity to thank Young People@Work for everything you do for our youth. I did the basic office admin and the two computer courses and also the life skills courses online via WhatsApp which helped me so, so much. Because of my CV and those courses I did I get a job offer to work in a call centre but didn't end up going because not long after that I got an even better offer. As young as I am, here today I'm working in an office as an assistant and controller, something I've always wanted to do. And my journey doesn't end here! So thank you again for believing in our youth." (Shireen Bosch)
"I did my online training with you guys about last year November. After receiving my certificate I then started applying for jobs. I however worked in the administration sector for about 6 years where my company closed down due to the pandemic. My reason for sending this message, is to give others hope. So my message to our unemployed sister and brothers out there is:
Empower yourself even if it seems it's just a short course. That small course can open so many doors for you. I then received my 1st call back after applying.1st interview while 7 other candidates waited to be interviewed. I was the only one with a certificate. And then I successfully got the job. I am currently working in an accounting firm. Less than 2 weeks later promoted in to payroll, currently doing another online course for payroll administrator. It all started with YoungPeople@Work. So thank you to each one of you!! To our unemployed, don't lose hope and never stop empowering yourself. One thing I have learned Almighty open doors that people can't open. Thumbs up for YOUNGPEOPLE@WORK! MAY ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU ENDLESSLY! I'll be back soon for the bookkeeping course once I'm done with my payroll administrator online! Thank you!! (Anonymous)
“Afternoon YoungPeople@Work, I really enjoyed the basic admin online course. It is so informative and everything was well explained. Best part is I can go back anytime to the voice notes to listen to everything. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you. Keep it up and best wishes. (Mitchley Mitchell)
Good day young people, the courses are so informative and the tutors are friendly and explain properly, I have introduced my friends and family too, hope they also enjoy it as much as me. Thank you all for this opportunity, May god bless you, to help more. (Lestel Ndlovu)
I just finished the computer training. I thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to doing some more courses.
I am grateful for this opportunity, and I love the fact that you can go back and read through the course again. Thanks (Ramona Mathee-Irwin)
"Good evening, I'd just like to say thank you for the interview Questions & Answers that was posted in the group. I never knew how to answer some of the questions and it honestly helped me. I used that and I'll be starting a new job soon in the field that I studied. You guys are doing amazing work!" (Melissa Gordon)
