Cape Town tourism expands inclusive tourism with youth entrepreneurship programme

THE NEWS: Cape Town Tourism has launched a 12‑month New Venture Creation Learnership aimed at helping unemployed young people with disabilities start their own tourism businesses.

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WHY IT MATTERS: By equipping disabled youth with entrepreneurship skills, the programme supports South Africa’s broader goal of a more inclusive visitor economy, tackles persistent youth unemployment, and encourages the growth of locally‑owned tourism businesses that can diversify and enrich the market.

FAQ

What is the primary goal of Cape Town Tourism’s new entrepreneurship initiative?
The initiative aims to equip unemployed young people with disabilities with the skills, accreditation and support needed to launch their own tourism‑related businesses, thereby fostering inclusive economic growth and addressing youth unemployment in South Africa.

How long does the New Venture Creation Learnership last?
The New Venture Creation Learnership runs for a full twelve months and is accredited, providing participants with a year‑long, structured pathway to develop a viable tourism enterprise.

Which organisations are partnered with Cape Town Tourism to deliver the programme?
The learnership is delivered in partnership with Essential Skills Development and local tourism operator Pato Tours, both of which collaborate with Cape Town Tourism under its Skills Development Programme.

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