WHAT IS PYDA?
PYDA is a year-long work readiness programme for students looking to make a positive change in their lives.
Our two holistic training programmes focus on locally prominent industries: Wine and Tourism and the Fruit Sector. Earning an industry-endorsed qualification, our students learn relevant technical and personal development skills needed for employment in these industries.
TALENTED
We develop young, talented, historically disadvantaged South Africans for employment in the Wine Industry, Fruit Industry and related sectors
SKILLED
Our 12-month programme is fully integrated, combining technical skills with work practicals and, most critically,, personal life skills development.
DIFFERENT
Our graduates are a new generation of young professionals who can self-manage, have leadership skills, and understand the big picture of business.
CHANGE
Our belief is that employment will bring positive change to our students, their families, their communities, and South Africa as a whole.
WORK READY
Finding meaningful employment and a sustainable earning are two of the key goals for all of our PYDA graduates.
IMPACT
Our programmes are aimed at industries which contribute significantly to the South African economy and have the largest scope of meaningful career opportunities for our graduates.