{"id":11575,"date":"2025-06-26T19:16:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T17:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/?p=11575"},"modified":"2025-11-23T14:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T14:17:15","slug":"mzansi-school-of-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/mzansi-school-of-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Mzansi School of Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mzansi\u00a0<span class=\"markk3wuxnvn3\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">School<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark35xj6c9kw\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Skills<\/span>\u00a0tackles the issues\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0youth unemployment, lack\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0digital literacy, and the\u00a0<span class=\"mark35xj6c9kw\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">skills<\/span>\u00a0gap that prevents township entrepreneurs and small businesses from thriving in a world that is becoming more and more digital.<\/p>\n<p>South Africa has a 44% youth unemployment rate, and many young people don\u2019t have the necessary training and exposure to digital tools that could enable them to create income opportunities. Additionally, township entrepreneurs struggle with business administration, digital marketing, compliance, and financial management due to a lack\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0accessible and affordable training.<br \/>\n<span class=\"markf1rm96okx\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Mzansi<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"markk3wuxnvn3\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">School<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark35xj6c9kw\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Skills<\/span>\u00a0addresses this issue by delivering affordable, accessible, and practical digital and business training for township entrepreneurs and unemployed youth.<\/p>\n<p>As an organization, we are deeply embedded in the township and informal economy, working with small business owners, informal traders, and unemployed youth. Our team has firsthand experience with the struggles\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0small businesses and unemployed youth, making us well-positioned to design solutions that directly address their needs. We have engaged with thousands\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0entrepreneurs through our training, mentorship programs, and digital upskilling initiatives, ensuring that our approach is community-driven and impact-focused.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Country of Operation<\/strong>: South Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Years in Operation<\/strong>: Since 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration Details:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration Number: 2025 \/ 152439 \/ 08<br \/>\nEnterprise Name:\u00a0<span class=\"markf1rm96okx\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">MZANSI<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"markk3wuxnvn3\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">SCHOOL<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">OF<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark35xj6c9kw\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">SKILLS<\/span>\u00a0NPC<br \/>\nRegistration Date: 20\/02\/2025<br \/>\nEnterprise Type: Non Profit Company<br \/>\nEnterprise Status: In Business<br \/>\nFinancial Year End: February<br \/>\nTAX Number: 9861050194<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wishlist<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Of<\/span>fice Suite<\/li>\n<li>Canva<\/li>\n<li>R450,000 in grant funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Online Platforms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/school.mzansi.space\/\">https:\/\/school.mzansi.space\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cause Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mzansi\u00a0<span class=\"markk3wuxnvn3\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">School<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark35xj6c9kw\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Skills<\/span>\u00a0is most proud\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0our unique approach that blends digital training, business support, and community-driven learning in a way that directly benefits township entrepreneurs and unemployed youth.<\/p>\n<p>The most significant work we have done within our first few months\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0operating is as follows:<br \/>\n\u2022 Trained over 1,000+ township entrepreneurs in digital and financial literacy.<br \/>\n\u2022 Provided a budding entrepreneur with a laptop and printer home\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>fice set up for their venture.<br \/>\n\u2022 Helped hundreds\u00a0<span class=\"marknxrmby79x\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">of<\/span>\u00a0entrepreneurs improve their online visibility, leading to increased customer engagement and sales.<br \/>\n\u2022 Driven youth engagement through digital training competitions, motivating participation in\u00a0<span class=\"mark35xj6c9kw\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">skills<\/span>\u00a0development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mzansi\u00a0School\u00a0of\u00a0Skills\u00a0tackles the issues\u00a0of\u00a0youth unemployment, lack\u00a0of\u00a0digital literacy, and the\u00a0skills\u00a0gap that prevents township entrepreneurs and small businesses from thriving in a world that is becoming more and more digital. 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