National Youth Development Agency
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is a South African government initiative aimed at creating and promoting coordination in youth development matters. The NYDA was formally launched on 16 June 2009. The Agency was primarily formed to ensure responsiveness to the needs and challenges of South African youth e.g. poverty, unemployment, skills development, further education and training etc. Additionally, it aimed to promote youth participation in governance, economic activities and society at large.
NYDA's mandate is to:
- Advance youth development through guidance and support to initiatives across sectors of society and spheres of government.
- Embark on initiatives that seek to advance the economic development of young people.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of the Integrated Youth Development Plan and Strategy for the country.
The core functions of the NYDA include the following:
- National Youth Service and Social Cohesion
- Economic Participation
- Policy, Research and Development
- Governance, Training and Development
- Youth Advisory and Information Services
- National Youth Fund. Cited: NYDA, 2009.
NYDA Services:
Career guidance, opportunities, studies, entrepreneurship or skills programmes
Information on learnerships, skills development programmes and education and training
Information about employment, careers, education, training, community development and health issues
Information on self-employment
For more details on NYDA services follow this link:
Youth Portal
Creamermedia
IOL
IFP
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