Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone can get involved — whether you’re a young person looking for opportunities or a company wanting to make an impact. Youth can apply directly to our training and mentorship programmes, while businesses can partner with us to support skills development for youth and open up pathways to employment.
The YES for Youth programme is a government-backed initiative that creates work experience for young South Africans. Through LinkUp Youth, participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills that make them more employable, while companies benefit by contributing to youth empowerment and improving their compliance scores.
Businesses can partner with LinkUp Youth by offering placements, sponsoring training, or supporting youth through mentorship. These partnerships create a direct link between corporate training programmes and real opportunities for unemployed youth, while also contributing to a stronger economy and a more skilled workforce.
By investing in B-BBEE skills development, companies earn valuable compliance points while making a genuine difference in young people’s lives. LinkUp Youth structures programmes to align with B-BBEE requirements, helping your business improve its scorecard in areas like Skills Development, Enterprise Development, and Socio-Economic Development.
Individuals and companies can choose to sponsor a young person’s journey by funding training, mentorship, or a work placement. Sponsorship ensures that more youth gain access to opportunities that prepare them for the future of work, while sponsors enjoy the reward of seeing their contribution drive real change.
We provide comprehensive support through mentorship, accredited training, and ongoing career guidance. Our focus on skills development for youth ensures participants are job-ready and equipped with the tools they need to succeed, whether in employment or entrepreneurship.
Yes! LinkUp Youth has countless inspiring stories of young people who have moved from unemployment to meaningful careers thanks to our programmes. These stories showcase the power of combining mentorship, training, and corporate partnerships to achieve youth empowerment in South Africa.
Whether you’re a young person ready to start your journey or a business looking to make a meaningful impact, LinkUp Youth makes it easy to take the next step. Explore our programmes, become a partner, or sponsor a youth to create lasting change.
