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Digital Skills Training for Young Women in South Africa

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Region: South Africa

Delivered in partnership with GIZ and Amazon Web Services (AWS), this programme equipped 60 unemployed and underemployed young women with in-demand digital and cloud computing skills to strengthen their employability and income-generating potential.

Running from March to October 2022, the intensive 12-week programme combined virtual and in-person learning through the AWS re/Start initiative, delivering:

  • Technical digital and cloud computing skills
  • Soft skills development and mentorship from AWS professionals
  • Industry certification pathways
  • Work placements and continued post-training support

By building job-readiness, entrepreneurial capability, and digital confidence, the programme created real pathways into the digital economy, advancing gender inclusion in South Africa’s technology sector.

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