Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism
Question by:
Hon Noko Masipa
Answered by:
Hon Ivan Meyer
Question Number:
17
Question Body:
- How many individuals have participated in his Department’s experiential learning and work placement programmes in the (i) 2024/25 and (ii) 2025/26 financial years, (b)(i) how many applications are expected to be received in 2026/27 and (ii) what pro-portion of applicants can be accommodated, (c) what engagement has his Department undertaken with stakeholders and other partners to expand experiential learning oppor-tunities, (d) how many companies or organisations are currently participating in these initiatives, (e) what key (i) skills gaps or (ii) workplace readiness challenges have been identified by industry partners among the unemployed youth seeking placement oppor-tunities and (f) what measures is his Department implementing to address these gaps through its experiential learning programmes?
Answer Body:
Please find the attached for a response.
Date:
Friday, March 20, 2026
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