South Africa commemorated Youth Day; a time to reflect on the courage of those who came before us, and the boundless potential of those who are here now.
At ORT SA, we want every young person to remember this: You have power.
Power to choose.
Power to change.
Power to grow.
In a world that often feels uncertain, one thing remains true: the future will belong to those who are ready for it. And being ready doesn’t mean having all the answers, it means taking one step at a time. It means choosing to learn something new, to upskill, to invest in yourself, even when the odds seem stacked against you.
We know things are difficult. Jobs are scarce. Data is expensive. Opportunities are unequal. But difficult does not mean impossible.
The first step might be a short course in digital literacy. A CV you finally complete. A coding class. A workshop. A bold email you send. Every one of those steps plants a seed.
Because autonomy is power, and when you take control of your learning, you take control of your life.
Let’s honour Youth Day not just by looking back, but by moving forward.
Choose growth. Choose action. Choose you.
ORT SA is here to walk the journey with you. We believe in the strength of South African youth, and we’re building programs to help you turn potential into progress.
The future is not something you wait for. It’s something you build.
Start today.
