TCOB: The National Skills Fund empowers youth

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As part of our youth month focus, we look at the National Skills Fund and some of the opportunities that are available for young people through this initiative.

The fund provides funding for skills development initiatives that are identified by the National Skills Development Plan 2030 as national priorities.

For more on the fund we are joined by the Acting Chief Director of Strategy, PSET Catalytic and Organisational Performance at the National Skills Fund, Conny Makhabane.
17 Jun 2025 English South Africa Business News

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