Talk to us about how you can get involved with YLED and make a difference where it matters. We are always looking for individual and corporate assistance in trying to reach 1 million young people. Big or small, we appreciate all the help we can get in reaching our goal.
Ways you can get involved and support us:
Learner Catering
Sponsorship of catering for the 32-week programme which covers tea, lunch and snacks for the learners attending Saturday sessions.
Manual Printing
Sponsorship of printed manuals for a module based on the New Venture Creation model, which teaches learners how to develop a business idea, create a business plan, secure funding, and execute the business concept.
Learner Travel Allowances
Support us by providing travel allowances for approximately 61 Grade 11 students and 20 volunteers each year.
Graduation Ceremony
Financial contributions towards the year-end YLED Graduation Ceremony, including the sponsorship of trophies, certificates, and awards.
Text Book Sponsorships
We require 60 copies of 'Conquering The Poverty of The Mind' by MaZwane each year. This book is used as a textbook to support the entrepreneurship module.
Learner Workbooks
Sponsor the printing of a workbook that learners use as part of their learning and development in line with 'Conquering The Poverty of The Mind'.
Mentorship & Coaching
Give your time by offering volunteering, skills development, coaching, and mentorship to help transfer valuable skills and knowledge to young people.
Programme Sponsorships
Sponsorships of YLED’s Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Programme.
Why partner with YLED?
Level 1 B-BBEE Status
B-BBEE Scorecard: Socio-economic Development Driving Transformation through the investment and development of Youth and Women-led Non-Profit Organisation
Tax deductible donations
Private collaboration donations towards a Section 18A – Private Benefit Organisation.
Proven track-record
20 years in partnership with credible South African corporations and businesses.
Empirically confirmed impact
It has been proven through an empirical study that YLED graduates have the highest propensity to pursue postgraduate qualifications, are highly entrepreneurial, and boast a 98% employability rate due to their attitude, self-belief, and problem-solving mindset.*
Academic resonance for management education
MBA Case project 2023 – IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.**
*Zwane, S. (2023).! Determining the influence of entrepreneurship intervention on the entrepreneurial intentions of the youth in South Africa! (Doctoral dissertation, Durham University).
**https://www.iveypublishing.ca/s/product/the-pandemics-impact-on-yled-navigatinguncertainty-andsustainability/01tOF000002W5eXYAS
How you can donate
Zapper
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Direct Deposit EFT
Account Number: 062812513
Branch Code: 006005
Account Type: Current
Reference: Your Name
MySchool
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