Economic Inclusion
The Stellenbosch Civil Advocacy Network (SCAN)
Working Group Description
The Economic Inclusion Working Group comprises of organisations and institutions working in the field of job creation, skills development and entrepreneurship.
Focus areas
- Facilitate collaboration around the establishment of a School of Skills to provide vocational training and empower individuals with practical skills
- Facilitate collaboration around Social Innovation incubation programs to support entrepreneurship and innovative business solutions
- Investigate and co-develop skills diagnostics and psychometric assessments, including life skills training, to enhance employability and personal development
- Advancing beneficiary ownership of opportunities through life skills and personal development initiatives, fostering empowerment and agency
Development Gaps
- Lack of comprehensive career guidance and development pathways for individuals, hindering their ability to navigate the job market effectively
- Challenges related to school dropouts, literacy rates, and access to specialized training programs such as barista training
- Scaling of skills programmes and counseling services needed to address the diverse needs of the community and promote economic inclusion
- Early-stage entrepreneurship support
Collaboration Opportunities
- Skills Development Programmes to reach a broader audience and address skills gaps in the community
- Referral pathways to connect young people with opportunities to bridge the gap of youth unemployment
- Accessible start-up support and resources for small businesses to grow and thrive
- Economic inclusion and local development support to for enhancement of sustainable community-based tourism businesses
