The Telkom Group, through the Telkom Foundation, is making strides toward closing the country’s digital divide by upskilling previously disadvantaged youth with future-ready skills to increase their chances of employability. As South Africa commemorates Youth Day on Monday, 16 June, Telkom is calling on young people to invest in their futures by taking up the learning opportunities offered.

“We believe that technology is a great equaliser. This is all about giving South African youth a fighting chance to compete, create, and contribute to a better future,” says Judy Vilakazi, Head of the Telkom Foundation.

“We believe the future of work is digital and one of the key solutions to the challenge of unemployment lies in reskilling our youth with digital skills.” she adds.

Telkom Foundation, Microsoft and Netcampus offers free AI Fluency course

Delivered in partnership with Netcampus Group and in collaboration with Microsoft, this initiative is designed to equip 100,000 South Africans aged 13 and older with critical skills needed to thrive in the 21st-century economy. The free AI Fluency Course is available through the TelkomLearn platform.

The AI Fluency Course offers a dynamic 6-hour online course and a 30-minute expert-led webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity. These are two of the most sought-after skillsets in today’s rapidly evolving job market. Participants can expert to gain foundational knowledge in these transformative fields but also position themselves as innovators and leaders in the digital age.

“Just six hours of your time could change your life for the better, forever,” says Judy Vilakazi, Head of Telkom Foundation.

“This Youth Day, we urge all young South Africans to seize this opportunity to become future-ready. The skills acquired through this programme will open doors to new career paths, foster entrepreneurial thinking, and ensure you remain competitive in the global marketplace,” she explains.

In addition to the core offering, Netcampus will sponsor 50 outstanding learners for further training and international Microsoft certification, paving the way for advanced career opportunities and global recognition.

Registration is open and accessible to all. To take the first step toward a brighter, more connected future, visit www.telkomlearn.co.za .

Furthermore, Telkom is offering 210 learnership opportunities to unemployed South African youth. This ICT Learnership is a 12-month programme accredited by the Media, Information, and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA).

The programme offers specialisations in systems development, business analysis, telecommunications network and marketing with each participant completing four months of training followed by 8 months of work placements at host employers for experiential learning.

Telkom goes further by offering value-added modules, including entrepreneurship development, financial literacy, design thinking, 4IR awareness, personal branding, and work readiness. This ensures that graduates emerge as well-rounded and competitive contributors to the workforce.

To explore your journey to success and a more connected future, visit https://shorturl.at/3JHjD.