South Africa's Parliament will host a Youth Colloquium and Youth Innovation Expo on 31 August 2026, under the theme 'Youth employment, economic growth, skills and challenges faced by young people in the labour market.' The event will bring together young people, policymakers, educators, industry representatives, and civil society to discuss skills gaps, systemic barriers to employment, and youth participation in the digital economy. The colloquium aims to examine the gaps between labour market demands and the capacity of education and training systems. Discussions will explore ways to strengthen education and training to better prepare young people for the workforce.
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