President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund in State of the Nation address

POSTED ON: February 6, 2025 IN News
by Woodman Maphalala

During his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund for its innovative approach to addressing youth unemployment. He noted that the fund has “pioneered a new model that links funding for in demand skills to the successful placement and employment of young people”.

Jobs Boost was initiated by the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) as part of ongoing efforts to create sustainable employment pathways for young South Africans. As the initiative progresses, we look forward to continuing to develop innovative solutions to youth unemployment.

Click here to read the full State of the Nation address. 

Image Credit: President Cyril Ramaphosa by GovernmentZA licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.


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Implemented by:

Krutham

Outcomes funder:

Department of Higher Education and Training South AfricaNational Skills Fund South Africa

Part of:

Presidential Youth Employment Intervention