ORT SA aims to change lives and businesses with assistance from corporates
The work ORT SA does is made possible thanks to the corporate CSI and BBBEE spending.
ORT SA continues its mission of making people employable and creating employment opportunities.
ORT CEO Ariellah Rosenberg said the non-profit organisation continued to break geographical barriers beyond Gauteng.
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“ORT implemented Stem, Skills and entrepreneurship projects in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, North West and Limpopo. The organisation is aiming at continuing to extend the impact to other provinces in 2023.”
Rosenberg added that as the changing world of work required people with digital skills, ORT extended its offering with new programmes, specifically around IT and entrepreneurship.
The CEO noted that the organisation incorporated a business plan competition to enable youth to work within their communities, identify opportunities and find their niche to start a business.
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“About 100 youths started a business and more than 50 have registered their business thanks to this initiative. When the unemployment rate amongst youth rises to almost 70%, having employment opportunities is vital. ORT SA’s partnership with Yes and many corporates such as South 32 and Toyota enabled ORT to place youth in the workplace.”
The organisation’s wish list includes:
- The ORT SA academy needs blinds and AV equipment to enhance the learning experience.
- Due to many training and networking events, ORT will benefit from a dishwasher machine.
