Asset based training and support that activates young people as economically active, socially responsible contributors.
We focus on building the inherent assets of young people to address persistent challenges such as youth unemployment and social exclusion. enke’s programmes support young people to develop the skills, confidence, and mindsets needed for economic participation—while also contributing positive, lasting value within their communities.
Our curricula develop critical power skills—including self‑leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and adaptability—shown to be strongly linked to employability, social responsibility, and personal wellbeing.
91% of enke graduates transition into education or employment—well above the national youth average. This reflects the strength of our leadership programmes for both in‑school and post‑school youth, as well as our specialised interventions that support young people to move from potential to participation.
Youth unemployment remains one of South Africa’s most urgent challenges. enke responds through targeted interventions that combine preventative and re engagement approaches—supporting young people both before and after they experience disconnection from education, employment, or training (NEET). Our programmes support young people at different stages of their journey — from school‑based leadership development to post‑school pathways, enterprise creation, and partner‑led delivery.
| TRAILBLAZER | IGNITION | CATALYST | COMMUNITY PARTNERS INITIATIVE (CPI) | ENKE SERVICES |
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| Leadership | Youth Enterprise | Youth Economic Pathways | Partner Capacity Building | Social Enterprise |
| Our flagship in‑school leadership programme. Designed for Grades 8–11, Trailblazer+ supports young leaders to design and implement school and community action projects. Learners are equipped with leadership, communication, and project skills, and supported to create real, measurable change in their schools and communities. |
A 12‑month enterprise development programme supporting young entrepreneurs, to build viable, livelihood‑sustaining businesses. The Ignite Ventures Business Generator combines business training, mentorship, peer learning, and financial support, with a growing focus on enterprises in the green and inclusive economy. | Game changing training programme developed for unemployed youth.
Catalyst supports participants to build power skills, work‑readiness, and pathway awareness to increase the likelihood of transition into employment, enterprise, education, or training. The Catalyst model currently informs enke’s post‑school partnership‑based work.
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Through the Community Partners Initiative (CPI), enke works with community‑based organisations to strengthen youth development delivery. CPI builds partner capacity using enke’s leadership and skills development models, enabling local organisations to deliver quality programmes that reach young people in their own communities. | We provide customised youth development, leadership, and entrepreneurship services for organisations and companies. enke Services includes training, facilitation, curriculum development, and advisory support, delivered through our Enterprising Non‑Profit model. |
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The enke: Trailblazer Plus(+) Program inspires and supports Grade 8-11 high school youth to create real change in their communities. It is a 9-month leadership and social action program that...
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The Catalyst Program addresses the issue of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs). The program is a 25-week (6 month) experience in personal development, social...
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Our Special Projects are strategic initiatives that align with our mission and goals, but are outside of the scope of our core programs. We partner with individuals, companies and organisations...
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The enke: Community Partners Initiative is a new program by enke: Make Your Mark to collaborate with community initiatives and organisations to provide leadership and social action programmes to young...
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59 Woodlands Ave,
Hurlingham,
Johannesburg 2196,
South Africa
