For one million young South Africans like Lotsolatile, vocational and skills training offers young South Africans an opportunity to upgrade skills and pursue new career pathways every year.

The transition between leaving school and finding a job, is often a longer and more difficult “in-between” period for many young South Africans than many of us realize.

With August being Women’s Month, it’s the perfect time to think about how we as a society can do more to support young women.