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World Youth Skills Day, Huawei Celebrates The Successes Of Youth ICT Skills Training In South Africa. World Youth Skills Day, Huawei Celebrates The Successes Of Youth ICT Skills Training In South Africa.ICTTwo top South African students, Thembelihle Khumalo and Thagisa Percy, have reaped the benefits of Huawei’s LEAP skills development programme, which included a trip to China. They plan on using the skills they acquired to ensure that South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is as inclusive and equitable as possible.
Advancing ICT Skills and Employability
LEAP stands for Leadership, Employability, Advancement, and Possibilities. It aims to advance young people’s ICT skills and employability in the region.
At the recent LEAP Summit 2024 in Shanghai, China, a new target of training 150,000 students was announced, marking a significant step forward in the program’s commitment to empowering the next generation of ICT leaders.
Thembelihle Khumalo and Thagisa Percy were invited to the recent LEAP Camp Study Tour and closing event due to their outstanding participation in various ICT training initiatives.
Their journey began with Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program, which provides South African students and their peers from around the world the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology and immerse themselves in Chinese culture.
Since its launch in April 2022, the program has benefited 120,000 students from across sub-Saharan Africa.
ICT Impact and Growth
LEAP aims to foster strong digital leadership and a skilled ICT workforce.
It builds a digital talent pool and promotes digital literacy among citizens through a range of activities:
– ICT training and certification courses
– Government digital capacity building
– ICT skills competitions
Huawei’s collaborative efforts with government agencies, academia, and industry stakeholders have delivered remarkable growth and impact.
LEAP has helped increase youth employability and bridge the gender gap in the ICT industry.
Thembelihle Khumalo’s Journey in ICT
Khumalo, 24, from Isandlwana in KwaZulu Natal, developed a fascination for STEM subjects at school.
She studied information technology , specializing in communication networks at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Khumalo’s passion for ICT and its societal impact grew, fueled by engaging classes, inspiring mentors, and hands-on experiences.
As we mark World Youth Skills Day, the successes of programs like LEAP highlight the private sector’s role in preparing young people for the future of work. Huawei’s commitment to nurturing ICT talent ensures that South Africa remains at the forefront of technological innovation and progress.