Murendeni Baloyi

What does your company do?

Youth Unemployment Intervention (Pty) Ltd is an organization dedicated at equipping individuals with the essential computer skills needed to secure entry-level employment opportunities. We offer comprehensive skills training program which places a strong emphasis on proficiency in: 1. Basic Computer Literacy 2. Microsoft Office 365 (mainly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and PowerBi) 3. SQL Server Additionally, we assist the prospective students with the YUI Deployment Package: - Professional CV Write-up - Cover Letter Write-up - Professional LinkedIn profile build - Interview Preparation - Job Application These are tailored to make them irresistible prospects for potential employers. We further provide The defining Moment mentorship experience to instill essential business and workplace readiness knowledge such as effective communication, goal setting, strategic planning, starting a sustainable business, drawing a business plan etc. to ensure that they are not just job seekers but job ready candidates and individuals who are ready to make an impact in society. We held our first skills training program during October and November 2023, having onsite and online participation. The training covered Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and PowerBi), CV write-up, creating LinkedIn profiles, workplace readiness mentorship. 15 Students in total were trained and received the Certificate of Competence.

What is your biggest success?

My biggest success was hosting YUI's first skills training program during October and November 2023, having onsite and online participation. The training covered Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and PowerBi), CV write-up, creating LinkedIn profiles, business and workplace readiness mentorship. 15 Students in total were trained and received the Certificate of Competence.

What has been your biggest hurdle?

My biggest hurdle is striking the right balance between what unemployed young people can afford and ensuring the company makes enough profit to expand. This makes pricing for our training program a challenge as our target is people who do not earn an income. As a result, we are currently using a strategy of pricing fairly low and target large groups. This allows us to make the desired profit per training program while ensuring our services are accessible to the majority of unemployed youth.