MAKINWA MEDIA 043 722 3312

Where to find these Centres

Mdantsane Youth Development CentreMdantsane Library Complex - Highway,

Dunga Road, 5219Tel: 043 761 1669 / 043 760 0365

King Williams Town Youth Development Centre25 Taylor Street, KWT Community

Support Centre, 5600Tel: 043 604 8453 / 8312

Duncan Village Youth Development Centre Gompo Arts Centre Building

Douglas Smith Road, Gompo, 5200 Tel: 043 722 0641

One can also access information pertaining to the above by visiting

www.buffalocitymetro.gov.za

MDT KWT DV

mdantsane • king williams town • duncan village

YOUTHDEVELOPMENT CENTERS

WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT DOES A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDE?

They provide information and support across a wide range of issues and topics relating to employment:

• Basic computer skills, CV development and free WIFI access.

• Entrepreneurship skills - Developing a business plan - Finding enterprise support - Accessing entrepreneurship opportunities - Business skills workshops

• Development of like skills and job market preparedness.

• Career guidance and educational career pathing gives one leverage to access not only tertiary education, but to be prepared for the world of work, for example: - Labour trends and careers in demand - Job preparation for work environment

• Referral related information including contact details of employment agencies and youth service providers that offer job search assistance.

• Referral sources - Contact information for sources providing funding and

entrepreneurial support - Referral contact for call centre, love life and lifeline. - Scholarships, bursaries and other sources of educational

funding. - Educational institution contact information. - Bibliographic information on materials about youth

employment and Entrepreneurship. - Accessing internship, learnership, volunteer ship and

communication service opportunities. - Government opportunities in support of young people.

• Information Services - Employment - Self employment - Education and training - Citizenship - Health and well being - Local Government Processes

INTRODUCTION

South Africa has a young population and youth in BCMM like youth across S.A, face many challenges. They are particularly susceptible to social ills such as HIV and AIDS, crime and drug abuse.

Other challenges include among others:• Unemployment and lack of opportunities.• Apathy and lack of engagement.

BCMM has acknowledged the importance of youth in the functioning of the Metro and has made youth issues a priority.

CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

To this end a Child and Youth Development Strategy has been drafted to provide a guiding framework for youth development in BCMM.

The aims of the Child & Youth Development Strategy are:

• To ensure youth meaningfully participates in Government and Civic Affairs

• Creating an enabling environment for youth to become economically active and engage in their own development and their communities development

• The impact of HIV and AIDS and rate of new infections is reduced.

• Drug and alcohol abuse is reduced• Cultural pride is restored and indigenous systems are

promoted within a human rights framework.

VISION

• Fully empowered and united youth, involved in socio-economic development and in the provision of youth friendly services in partnership with relevant stakeholders, resulting in healthy society, decreased levels of HIV and AIDS, crime and abuse.

• Effectively impact on the aims incorporated in the youth development strategy depends on creation of partnerships that will allow for the delivery of a comprehensive range of activities.

WHAT ARE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS?

Youth Development Centers are walk-in centers offering free WIFI where trained personnel provide information, counseling support, training and referral services to young people.

They also provide outreach services to communities with challenges/difficulties in accessing the centers, by taking career, skills development and entrepreneurial related information to youth in their communities.

Staff in the centers link and refer youth to existing resources or available opportunities. They ensure that youth accesses NYDA products and services from external agencies.

WHO CAN MAKE USE OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS?

Youth between 14 and 35 yrs seeking personal development information

ENABLING PARTNERSHIP

BCMM along with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) share a common objective of tackling youth challenges and enhancing wider partnerships.

NYDA is a Presidential Funded Initiative which facilitates the creation of youth employment, skills development and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people through access to information and career counseling.

NYDA’s vision is to enhance the active participation of youth in the main stream of the economy.

Programmes have been developed with an objective of mainstreaming youth development for youth to have sustainable livelihoods, to promote the creation of jobs and skills development.

NYDA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

• Information Provision and career guidance/advice• School to work programme• Market linkages• Business consultancy services• Grants• National Youth Service