A transformational learnership programme
Client:
Undisclosed
Industry:
ICT/Corporate Social Investment
Solution:
EUC Learnership Programme
Partner:
Impactful, Powered by LRMG
Challenge:
Driving inclusivity, B-BBEE compliance, digital skills development
Impact:
Empowered unemployed disabled youth, enhanced workplace diversity, improved business scorecards
The Challenge
Inclusive hiring meets skills development
The client set out to solve a multi-layered challenge:
- Comply with B-BBEE Scorecard requirements
- Advance employment equity targets
- Build a diverse talent pipeline in the ICT sector
Yet, without a structured learnership model, the organisation lacked the framework to effectively recruit, train, and integrate unemployed disabled youth into the workforce.
The Vision
Create access and build skills that matter
The goal wasn’t just compliance – it was transformation. By investing in skills development and workplace readiness for disabled youth, the programme aimed to
- Promote workplace diversity
- Enhance digital literacy
- Open doors to long-term employment
The Solution
The EUC Learnership Programme
The client partnered with LRMG’s EUC Learnership Programme, selecting it for its comprehensive curriculum and real-world integration capabilities.
Key programme features:
- Instructor-led digital skills training
- Focused workplace readiness modules
- Support from community partners like the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society
- Intentional placement support for long-term impact
This wasn’t just about learning; it was about dignity, belonging, and employability.
The Rollout
A journey of growth and grit
From carefully selecting candidates to onboarding partners and mentors, the implementation was packed with lessons and wins.
Surprise wins?
Learners’ rapid adaptation and the ripple effect on existing teams – boosted morale, better collaboration, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Hero moment
While no single standout emerged, the collective resilience and optimism of these learners stood as a shining beacon of what’s possible when doors are opened.
Measurable Impact
Beyond compliance, toward inclusion
The client partnered with LRMG’s EUC Learnership Programme, selecting it for its comprehensive curriculum and real-world integration capabilities.
What changed?
- Unemployed disabled youth now possess in-demand digital skills
- Participating businesses reported an improved workplace culture and performance
- Tangible improvements in CSI and B-BBEE Scorecard ratings
- A shift in team dynamics that boosted collaboration and innovation
Feedback from the field:
Lessons learned and the road ahead
Do it again? Absolutely.
Do it differently? Improve funding coordination and streamline onboarding, but keep the strong learner support and community partnerships.
Inclusion creates impact
This isn’t just a compliance win – it’s a story of empowerment, transformation, and inclusive growth. By equipping disabled youth with the tools to thrive, the client helped write a new future for both the learners and the workplaces that welcomed them.