Youth FREE Skills Development At Chrysalis Academy

The Chrysalis Academy is a youth development programme that offers young people the chance to gain work experience and learn valuable life skills.

Applications for 22 Charlie (females) opened on 1 July 2024. Apply today!

They should be:

  • 18 to 25 years old.
  • Have passed Grade 9 (Standard 7).
  • Not in employment, education or training.
  • Have no criminal record.
  • Be a resident of the Western Cape.

The Chrysalis Academy is a leadership development organisation as well as a social crime prevention initiative, that works creatively with young people enabling them to take responsibility for their personal growth and deepen their resilience.

The Academy provides them with the necessary life skills, tools and practices to become self-confident, economically productive and positive role models within their communities.

Participation is entirely voluntary and free, except for a non-refundable fee of R450 on the day of intake.

The programme is sponsored by the Western Cape Government’s Department of Community Safety and is available to all youth who meet the criteria.

What are we offering?

A 3-month residential programme on our beautiful campus set in the peaceful surrounding of the Tokai forest, followed by a 1 year paid internship and aftercare support for 5 years.

As a foundation for our programme, a daily routine is established where discipline, neatness and personal hygiene are emphasised.

The following life skills are offered:

  • Personal Mastery
  • Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Goal setting
  • Conflict management
  • Diversity
  • Basic health and nutrition
  • HIV/Aids awareness
  • Gender awareness
  • First aid (level 1)
  • Environmental awareness
  • Camp Craft

According to the needs in the job market, the students will be exposed to different technical skills and career guidance.

Some of the skills offered are:

  • Hairdressing and grooming
  • Welding
  • Basic cookery
  • Office Administration and Digital literacy
  • Child and Youth Care
  • Youth Development
  • Peace Officer Training
  • Electrical Circuitry
  • Sports Coaching

HOW TO APPLY

Interested young people can apply online by downloading the application form or by contacting the Academy for the application.

Young motivated people who want to deepen their resilience, cultivate positive lifestyles and contribute to society.

They should be:

  • 18 to 25 years old.
  • Have passed Grade 9 (Standard 7).
  • Not in employment, education or training.
  • Have no criminal record.
  • Be a resident of the Western Cape.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE ABOUT THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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