Many young people entering the workforce for the first time are not yet ready to deal with the realities of making, spending and saving their money responsibly. Taking some time to become financially literate can be a game changer.
“We realised that the young people on our programme needed more than just job skills and jobs. They also needed some guidance on how to manage their earnings effectively, prioritising the spending of their earnings wisely and saving for a rainy day,” says Larisha Naidoo, head of Anglo American Zimele, which provides financial and hands-on technical support to entrepreneurs...
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