Question NW1035 to the Minister of Environmental Affairs
23 April 2018 - NW1035
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With reference to her reply to question 266 on 20 March 2018, (a) what is the name of each (i) of the 955 young persons who were incubated in the Groen Sebenza programme, (ii) person who is now employed, (iii) organisation that has employed the specified persons, and (iv) person who is still unemployed; (b) what are the reasons that they are still unemployed and (c) what actions is her Department taking to ensure employment of those who are still unemployed?
Reply:
(a) (i) (ii) (iii) and (iv) Attached find the spreadsheet as an Annexure containing the names of young persons incubated through the Groen Sebenza Programme, including those employed by different organisations and those unemployed.
(b) Some chose to further their studies while others were self-employed at the end of the programme. However, as indicated previpusly, the ongoing Tracer Study will provide the status quo in this regard.
(c) Opportunities are shared with young people as and when they arise through various platforms.
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