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Future-Proof Your Career with In-Demand Digital Skills

We empower Black South African youth and SMMEs with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.

Skills Development Initiatives

Microsoft's EEIP is committed to empowering a skilled workforce that can drive South Africa's digital transformation. Initiatives designed for individuals and SMMEs deliver critical skills in advanced technologies such as AI, Data Science and Cybersecurity as well as core business skills for SMMEs.

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Key Objectives:

Empowerment:

Equip Black South African youth and professionals with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.

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Employability

Increase the employability and relevance of Black youth with scarce and emerging skills.

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Digital Relevance

Enhance the business agility, competitiveness, and digital relevance of SMMEs.

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Economic Growth

Drive South Africa's digital transformation and economic growth through a skilled workforce.

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Programme Highlights:

For SMMEs which need to gain key skills to accelerate their growth – whether technical or business-related. This initiative will allow the identification of skilling needs for select employees which will enable growth and a competitive edge.

Are you an SMME seeking key skills to realise your vision?

Apply for the SMME Skills Initiative

Explore Other Opportunities:

Fuel Your Tech Startup's Growth

Tech Startup

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Scale Your Existing Business with Technology

SMME Acceleration

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Partner with Us on Digital Innovation

Research and Development

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