About Us

WHAT IS YAT?

Young Aspiring Thinkers is a Social Enterprise that aims to provide young South African high school learners with the skills to unlock their future careers and tackle the challenge of youth unemployment. 

Our purpose is to become one of the most transformational youth-led movements in the country. Our implementation strategies include career exposure and development through our value offering of Career Exposure events and our Illuminate Programme.

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OUR VISION

We aim to equip learners in public schools of disadvantaged communities with the necessary skills to unlock their future potential, and build new relationships by connecting bright young minds.

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OUR PURPOSE

To be one of the most transformational youth-led movements at the forefront of South Africa's challenging education system.

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OUR MISSION

To make use of versatile and unique programmes that allow young individuals to excel in their careers, and bridge the gap of after school programmes in public high schools.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

+4 HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

PBO STATUS APPROVED

+2000 LEARNER ENGAGEMENTS

+100 VOLUNTEER MENTORS