Equipping the youth in today’s job marketYoung people make up more than half of the world’s population and are widely recognised as a driving force behind innovation and social change. But for many school-leavers stepping directly into the job market, that achievement does not translate into opportunity. For many young South Africans, the gap between passing Grade 12 and building a sustainable future remains wide and difficult to cross. Digital skills training offers a practical entry point into this new reality. Meeting this demand requires skills pathways that can operate at national scale.