Empowering SA’s Future | Nelo Phindile Spies on Junior Achievement & Tackling Youth Unemployment

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On The Social Impact Show with Sam Marshall, we sit down with Nelo Phindile Spies, Executive Director of Junior Achievement South Africa (JASA), to explore how this global network is equipping young South Africans with the tools to thrive.

From financial literacy in primary schools, to entrepreneurship programs in high schools, to social equity boot camps for unemployed youth, JASA is planting seeds of resilience, innovation, and problem-solving across communities.

Nelo shares how partnerships with corporates like ABSA, MasterCard, SASFIN, Volvo, and J&J are fueling experiential learning, mentorship, and work readiness opportunities. Together, they’re helping young people turn ideas into businesses, build confidence, and believe: I can.

This conversation is a reminder that tackling youth unemployment requires collaboration, community, and conscious consumers who support brands driving real change.

🎙️ Host: Sam Marshall | 919FM

#JuniorAchievementSA#YouthEmpowerment#FinancialLiteracy#EntrepreneurshipEducation#WorkReadiness#TacklingUnemployment#SocialImpactShow#ConsciousConsumers#FutureOfWork#BuildingCommunities
10 Sep English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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