Education & Skills

In a constantly changing environment, having Life Skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. The dramatic changes in global economies over the past decade have been matched with the transformation in technology and these are all impacting on education, the workplace and in household settings.

To cope with the increasing pace and change of modern life, young people need new life skills such as the ability to deal with stress and frustration. Today’s youth will have many new jobs over the course of their lives, with associated pressures and the need for flexibility.

  • To equip young people with information and capacity through disseminating information on topics covered in the modules.
  • To empower youth to make informed decision.
  • To empower youth with applicable life skills relevant to a constantly changing society
  • To promote active citizenry among young people &
  • To impart skills and decision-making capabilities that would result in social and economic participation.

  • Module 1: Who am I?

  • Module 2: Developing my brand

  • Module 3: Managing time

  • Module 4: Be more resilient

  • Module 5: Creative problem solving

  • Module 6: Building interpersonal relationships

  • Module 7: Effective communication

  • Module 8: Dealing with conflict

  • Module 9: Understanding the world of work

  • Module 10: Personal development plan

    • Job Seekers

    • Are you struggling to find employment?
    • Have you completed a learnership or any skills development programme?
    • Are you a newly graduate and looking for an internship?
    • Are you a South African between the ages of 18 and 35?

    What is the NYDA JOBS Programme?

    JOBS is a database for unemployed youth seeking employment opportunities. It is a product managed through the Education and Skills Development unit at the NYDA, and seeks to contribute to the Government’s ASGISA programme and the JIPSA initiative by helping to link unemployed youth to employment opportunities and other skills development-related opportunities.

    So how do you access the JOBS Programme?