ALUMNI
After high school, our learners are helped to access tertiary education and training. Bursaries, funding and laptops have been provided by Sizanani funders and partners (Career wise and companies). Download below a list of our alumni (since 2013). Three training programs have also been provided to our alumni and even other youth from Alexandra township.
Peer Coaches
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Since 2023, 20 selected alumni have been offering one-on-one support to learners. Thanks to 5th Place (founded by Chantal Dawtrey and Matthew Green), our peer coaches received formal training and certification.
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Learners can book sessions with them to discuss personal issues."I was able to open up a little more and talk about certain things that I had never been able to talk about" shares one learner.​
​5th Place also holds 'Supervision Sessions' to support the peer coaches with debriefing and advice. Learn more about 5th Place here.
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“The peer coaching not only gave me an opportunity to help others heal, but it has also given me an opportunity to heal myself by healing others” - Patricia Moholo
“Through the EESY mentorship and support, I have gained essential entrepreneurial skills as well as a drive to turn ideas into impactful solutions”; Alfred Thema, owner of A-Scent-ial Fragrances SA.
EESY
The “Entrepreneurship Empowerment Youth Series” (EESY) offers free training to emerging entrepreneurs from Alexandra township. The monthly sessions also aims at igniting the entrepreneurial spirit among our youth. It was designed and facilitated by Sizanani alumni, Chantal Mashele with the support of the Belgium Chamber of Commerce in South Africa (BCCSA). The 20 participants are mentored by professionals, who help them to develop their businesses. Click below to see a clip about the programme.
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AGEP
The “Alexandra Graduates Employability Program” (AGEP) offers free training to 80 unemployed graduates from Alexandra township. We aim to provide employment for at least half of them by September 2026. The French South African Chamber of commerce is supporting the initiative by hosting “mock interviews” sessions.
“Your guidance and expertise helped me gain valuable job searching skills, self-presentation techniques, and the ability to reframe challenges into positive opportunities”. Shelton Mpala (grad. in mechanical engineering, tvet)
Success Stories
Most of our learners pursue their education at tertiary level. The drop out rate is very low. Nearly all of them graduate and get a job. Read below examples of success stories among our graduates since 2013.
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Watch this video of five of our female graduates explain the challenges they faced and how getting a qualified job changed their lives.