TCOB: Micro-Credentials Offer Bite-Sized Skills to Boost Youth Employability

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South Africa's youth unemployment rate stands at 45,4% with a national average of 32.9%, highlighting the struggle many young people face entering the workforce.

However, CBI- Electric Low-Voltage says this staggering number of unemployed and sometimes unemployable youth can be reduced through online micro-credentials which are compact courses certifying specific skills and knowledge.

Wandile Mazibuko was joined by Dr Andrew Dickson who is the Engineering Executive at CBI – Electric for more on how these compact courses can make young people more employable.
4 Jul English South Africa Business News

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