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DCAS Year Beyond programme equips youth with skills to start work experience

3 March 2021

Tomorrow, 04 March 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially congratulate and send off the Year Beyond Data cohort who successfully completed their career-readiness training and are now moving into their various work placements. 
 
As the Western Cape Government is committed to creating pathways to work or studies for our youth, our YearBeyond programme empowers young people with skills and competencies that prepare them for the world of work and studies through work experience, personal development and mentorship. 
 
Tomorrow, the cohort of 60 YeBoneers who began the YearBeyond data administration stream in November 2020 are now off to various Western Cape Government departments, social sector organisations and the private sector to begin the work experience component of the year-long programme.
 
All media are invited to attend

Date: Thursday, 4 March 2021
Time: 14h00
Venue: Woodstock Exchange Building, Block B, 66-68 Albert Road, Woodstock
 
To adhere to current COVID-19 protocols by regulating the number of attendees, please confirm your attendance by 13h00 tomorrow. There will be opportunities for media interviews and photographs. Social distancing and mask wearing will be strictly enforced.

 

Media Enquiries: 

Stacy McLean 
Spokesperson for the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais 
083 504 1171