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Digiata
Foundation
We are passionate about developing people and their skills. And by doing so, helping young people from the poorest and most marginalised communities to be employed in productive, satisfying jobs.
Youth unemployment has been linked to reduced material and mental well-being, reduced earning potential, and exclusion from employment and the economy across the rest of the person’s life. We want to reverse this trend and encourage a generation of confident, active citizens with optimistic life chances. We believe that the best way to grow the South African economy is by developing better and more appropriate work and life skills for our young people. By addressing the skills mismatch we’ll do our part to support young, disadvantaged South Africans to become economically active, and allow them to support their families and wider community, ultimately resulting in a more equal society. Our corporate social responsibility efforts centre on skills development for young people, with a specific focus on youth from underprivileged communities, women of colour, and people with disabilities. Of course we do not forget about our own people and support them with their studies and upskilling to adapt to a constantly changing workplace and digital landscape. Through the initiatives outlined below we have positively impacted the lives of a significant number of young people. We know there is still a long way to go, however, this is the start of an ongoing, expanding commitment to enable the youth of South Africa to improve their lives and opportunities. We partner with a number of outstanding skills development organisations to leverage their efforts further.
Projects we support
We're a team of tech experts with deep experience in financial services, collaborating to create solutions that streamline business operations for our clients.
Girl Code
GirlCode aims to empower 10 million girls and women with free tech skills by 2030 through coding clubs, courses, and boot camps. Over 62,000 girlcoders in three provinces have benefited so far.
Code Space
CodeSpace Academy trains students in coding and tech skills, turning beginners into job-ready developers in six months, greatly increasing their earnings.
Yes 4 Youth
YES (Youth Employment Service) offers work opportunities for unemployed black youth, enhancing businesses' B-BBEE levels. The Yes4Youth Yoga4Alex program certifies participants as yoga teachers and provides computer skills and teaching experience.
WeThinkCode_
WeThinkCode_ is a tech academy bridging the digital skills gap since 2015, with 500+ graduates and a 93% employment rate, partnering with 55+ companies to place developers.
Skills Development Corporation
The Skills Development Corporation offers B-BBEE-aligned training and MICT accredited courses tailored to specific needs.
MDCS Skills Academy
The MDCS Skills Academy provides skills development through various programs and bursaries. With Digiata's support, disabled learners progress from trainees to employees, mastering business, management, and leadership skills.
Feel the love
Through our various programs and initiatives, we aim to provide the support, guidance, and resources that enable young minds to thrive. Hear directly from the students whose lives have been transformed by the foundation, as they share their experiences and the lasting impact of our work.
"Digiata, through DAVIS&DEAN, gave us the platform to pursue our dreams and goals. They've coached us from day one, and the training has been promising, teaching us things we never knew. Thanks to you, we now have the knowledge to succeed."
"I am thankful for Digiata, for helping me reach my goals and dreams and giving me a prospective future!"
"I would like to thank Digiata for believing in me, when no one was there that would believe in me."
"I'm Oratile Nyati, a student at MDCS Skills Academy through a Digiata-sponsored learnership. As a person with a disability, I had lost hope, but Digiata and MDCS believed in me. Their support has helped me grow and explore new opportunities. Thank you, Digiata, for giving me a chance and changing my life."
"I'm Anathi Xego, studying System Development NQF Level 4. I’m grateful to Digiata for the 12-month learnership opportunity. I've gained valuable skills, including problem-solving, working independently, and improving my typing and computer knowledge."
"I’m Ntombizodwa Mhlanga, and I’ve gained valuable experience from the System Development NQF4 course. I'm grateful to Digiata for this opportunity, as my computer skills and typing have significantly improved. I’ve made friends and can communicate confidently with my peers. Thanks to Digiata’s sponsorship, I wake up excited each day, actively pursuing my goals."
"Digiata technology has helped with communication, like being comfortable working with computers and a monthly stipend. Digiata has also helped me to be able to take care of myself and continue with my weekly training. The learnership will improve my academic skills and improve my computer skills going forward I hope this learnership will keep on helping us improve our skills"
"WeThinkCode was the perfect way for me to upskill without the cost of returning to school. The group work, though intimidating at first, taught me to ask for help and embrace vulnerability, which has been key to my growth. I'm grateful to WeThinkCode and Digiata for the opportunity to develop both technical and soft skills, while working with people from diverse backgrounds."
"I'm Gugu Zitha, a student at WeThinkCode, and I’m grateful to Digiata for sponsoring my studies. I’ve gained valuable skills and confidence in System Development and am excited to keep learning. This journey has taught me a lot through collaboration, and I believe I can become a tech guru in a few years. WeThinkCode is the best place to become a coder."
"I would like to thank you Digiata for giving me the opportunity, it has helped me a lot with typing skills, tutoring, yoga and gaining confidence. I was able to support my family and becoming financially independent."
"To Digiata, thank you for the opportunity that you have given me and a chance to give back to the community with the skills I have accumulated at Stretch SA."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Digiata for helping me through the difficult times with the salary you have been giving me it really helped."
"Digiata has given me the opportunity to learn new things and the chance to grow not just within my career but also as a person. I’ll always be thankful."
"If it wasn’t for Diagata, I don’t think I’d have gained the knowledge I have today. Thank you, Digiata, for giving me the chance to learn and love software development."
"I thank Digiata for giving me the opportunity to up my skills and also get the chance to learn more. I’m so grateful."
"Digiata, through DAVIS&DEAN, gave us the platform to pursue our dreams and goals. They've coached us from day one, and the training has been promising, teaching us things we never knew. Thanks to you, we now have the knowledge to succeed."
"I am thankful for Digiata, for helping me reach my goals and dreams and giving me a prospective future!"
"I would like to thank Digiata for believing in me, when no one was there that would believe in me."
"I'm Oratile Nyati, a student at MDCS Skills Academy through a Digiata-sponsored learnership. As a person with a disability, I had lost hope, but Digiata and MDCS believed in me. Their support has helped me grow and explore new opportunities. Thank you, Digiata, for giving me a chance and changing my life."
"I'm Anathi Xego, studying System Development NQF Level 4. I’m grateful to Digiata for the 12-month learnership opportunity. I've gained valuable skills, including problem-solving, working independently, and improving my typing and computer knowledge."
"I’m Ntombizodwa Mhlanga, and I’ve gained valuable experience from the System Development NQF4 course. I'm grateful to Digiata for this opportunity, as my computer skills and typing have significantly improved. I’ve made friends and can communicate confidently with my peers. Thanks to Digiata’s sponsorship, I wake up excited each day, actively pursuing my goals."
"Digiata technology has helped with communication, like being comfortable working with computers and a monthly stipend. Digiata has also helped me to be able to take care of myself and continue with my weekly training. The learnership will improve my academic skills and improve my computer skills going forward I hope this learnership will keep on helping us improve our skills"
"WeThinkCode was the perfect way for me to upskill without the cost of returning to school. The group work, though intimidating at first, taught me to ask for help and embrace vulnerability, which has been key to my growth. I'm grateful to WeThinkCode and Digiata for the opportunity to develop both technical and soft skills, while working with people from diverse backgrounds."
"I'm Gugu Zitha, a student at WeThinkCode, and I’m grateful to Digiata for sponsoring my studies. I’ve gained valuable skills and confidence in System Development and am excited to keep learning. This journey has taught me a lot through collaboration, and I believe I can become a tech guru in a few years. WeThinkCode is the best place to become a coder."
"I would like to thank you Digiata for giving me the opportunity, it has helped me a lot with typing skills, tutoring, yoga and gaining confidence. I was able to support my family and becoming financially independent."
"To Digiata, thank you for the opportunity that you have given me and a chance to give back to the community with the skills I have accumulated at Stretch SA."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Digiata for helping me through the difficult times with the salary you have been giving me it really helped."
"Digiata has given me the opportunity to learn new things and the chance to grow not just within my career but also as a person. I’ll always be thankful."
"If it wasn’t for Diagata, I don’t think I’d have gained the knowledge I have today. Thank you, Digiata, for giving me the chance to learn and love software development."
"I thank Digiata for giving me the opportunity to up my skills and also get the chance to learn more. I’m so grateful."