Author: nancy nghonyama
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SayProCRR
Digital Literacy Initiatives by SayPro-Lightstone
SayPro-Lightstone Collaboration on Coding Bootcamps
Empowering Youth through Mobile App Development – SayPro & Lightstone
Cybersecurity Education for Youth by SayPro-Lightstone
SayPro-Lightstone’s Role in IT Infrastructure for Community Labs
Creating Online Job Portals – A SayPro-Lightstone Joint Project
SayPro-Lightstone and the Promotion of E-Government Access
Cloud Computing Skills for Youth – SayPro and Lightstone Training Programs
Data Analytics for Youth Empowerment – SayPro-Lightstone Collaboration
Tech Entrepreneurship Incubation by SayPro-Lightstone
SayPro-Lightstone: Vocational Skills in IT and Electronics
Building Soft Skills for IT Careers – SayPro and Lightstone
SayPro-Lightstone’s Role in Developing Youth Entrepreneurs
Financial Literacy Through IT Platforms – SayPro-Lightstone Strategy
Leadership through Tech – SayPro-Lightstone Youth Programs
SayPro-Lightstone Career Coaching in Digital Industries
Internships in Tech: SayPro-Lightstone Placement Support
Enhancing Communication with Digital Tools – SayPro-Lightstone
Digital Health and Wellness Education – SayPro-Lightstone Partnership
Community Tech Projects Powered by SayPro-Lightstone
Tech Mentorship for At-Risk Youth – SayPro-Lightstone
Promoting Women in Tech – SayPro-Lightstone Gender Programs
Youth-Led Green Tech Projects – SayPro-Lightstone Innovation
Cultural Education through Technology – SayPro and Lightstone
Youth Innovation Labs – A SayPro-Lightstone Model
Digital Storytelling to Empower Youth – SayPro-Lightstone Projects
Virtual Sports Platforms – SayPro-Lightstone’s Recreational Tech
Empowering Artistic Expression via Tech – SayPro-Lightstone
Policy Influence Through Digital Platforms – SayPro-Lightstone
Alumni Networks Using Social Tech – SayPro-Lightstone
Coding for Change – SayPro-Lightstone Community Impact
Mobile Learning Centers – SayPro and Lightstone
SayPro-Lightstone Online IT Bootcamps
AI and Machine Learning Youth Courses – Say -
SayProCRR
Foundational Retail Training Course
Introduction to the retail industry Training Course
Customer service excellence Training Course
Visual merchandising basics Training Course
Point of sale systems and stock control Training Course
Retail ethics and professionalism Training Course
Work Readiness and Life Skills Training Course
CV writing and interview preparation Training Course
Communication and teamwork Training Course
Time management and workplace discipline Training Course
Personal branding and goal setting Training Course
Store-Based Learning Experience Training Course
Participants placed at Mr Price stores Training Course
Job shadowing, mentoring, and supervised tasks Training Course
Real-time exposure to sales, stock, and customer-facing roles Training Course
Weekly reflection sessions to consolidate learning Training Course -
SayProCSPR
monthly
Funding and advisory support for NGOs and governments
Academic collaborations with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT
Governments and Municipalities Partnerships
Corporates and SMEs Partnerships
NGOs and NPOs Partnerships
Educational Institutions Partnerships
Individuals and Communities Partnerships -
SayProCLMR
Monthly
Enable data-driven decision-making using analytics platforms -
SayProCLMR
Monthly event then send the links to CHAR
Upskill communities with accredited training and digital literacy programs
Accredited training and learnerships
Hybrid events (virtual + in-person)
Panel discussions and workshops
Tech demos and networking sessions
“Pitch & Match” solution provider meetups
Equip 500 youth with demand-driven, work-related technical and soft skills
Provide career development guidance tailored to individual aspirations
Facilitate employment, internships, or entrepreneurial ventures
Foster mentorship relationships to support personal and professional growth
SayPro Upskilling & Foundational Training
Digital Literacy (MS Office, email, online platforms)
Financial Literacy (budgeting, saving, credit, insurance – aligned with Old Mutual modules)
Communication & Problem-Solving Skills
Mental Health and Resilience Workshops
SayPro Career Pathing and Counselling
Career assessments, personality tests, and strengths-based mapping
Information on employment sectors and qualifications required
Individualized career development plans
Exposure visits to companies, including SayPro branches
CV writing, interview preparation, workplace etiquette
Simulated job tasks in retail, financial services, customer support, logistics
Accredited short courses through SETA-partnered providers
SayPro Mentorship Program
Recruit trainers, mentors, mobilize youth, finalize curriculum
Deliver life skills, upskilling, and accredited courses
Job coaching, mentorship program, career workshops
Employer site visits, placements, referrals to job platforms & SMME support
Close-out workshops, graduation event, sustainability planning
500 Youth enrolled
500 Youth completing training
500 Youth linked to job opportunities
500 Youth starting small businesses
500 Mentorship pairs formed
500 Improvement in financial literacy score 80% of youth
500 Increase in confidence/self-efficacy
Training and Learning Materials
Facilitators and Trainers
Learner Transport Stipends -
SayProCTR-2
Digital Transformation SayProCTR-2 MONTHLY
Improve public and private sector efficiency through digital tools
Modernize infrastructure and services with cloud-based, scalable technologies
Digital strategy and consulting
Technology implementation
Project and change management
Alignment with organizational digital goals
Challenges and technology gaps
Expectations from strategic partners
Collaboration opportunities and capacity-building
Data governance, ethics, and impact measurement -
SayProCDR
Annually
Annual networking and career day event
Peer mentorship through youth leadership groups