Can The Plumbing Industry Help Tackle Youth Unemployment?

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One industry that has the potential to solve Youth unemployment in South Africa is Plumbing. The industry holds many opportunities for the youth because it is faced with an ageing workforce. Young people can easily enter the plumbing industry as the minimum requirement is Grade 9. Rendani Tshivula, a representative from the Plumbing Industry Registration Board is on the line to further unpack and highlight the opportunities in the industry for the young.
14 Feb 2022 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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