Salesian Youth Projects 2017 Annual Report

LIFE SKILLS
Each YES programme cohort commences with 3 weeks of life skills sessions which
is the heartbeat of SIYP training. The Life Skills is to enable young people to
understand the skills needed in everyday life. This course is the one of the main
drivers of success for participants to deal more effectively with everyday life.
Life skills sessions don’t only instil individual awareness, but it motivates youth to
practice teamwork and the spirit of giving back to society. Hence the youth stick
together and motivate each other during the skills training.
RECRUITMENT
To achieve the targets we set ourselves, we went into
underprivileged communities to advertise our courses. This was done
through various recruitment channels such as pamphlet distributions at
more than 30 high schools, community visits, train stations as well as kiosks.
Radio interviews were also conducted at community radio stations such as CCFM, Bush
Radio, HeartFM and Voice of The Cape. Recruitment was also done through the Salesian
Outreach Projects formerly known as 16+ who partnered with Community Forums that focus
on youth development. We also had an opportunity to advertise our courses through a couple of
career expo’s facilitated by Action Volunteer Africa, the Department of Community and Safety, The Hilton Hotel
and The South African Police Services.
GRADUATION
Graduation ceremonies are held after each course and all students who pass their course receive certificates of
completion for both the life skills and the vocational skills. To further acknowledge the students, we awarded
engraved medals for the top three outstanding students from each course. These are normally handed out by
one of our senior management staff members or a guest of honour.
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