Our pilot journey
In 2026 Y-TOPP launched its pilot programme in Gugulethu, creating a structured space for young people navigating the transition after matric.
What the pilot explored
- Confidence and resilience
- Self-awareness and strengths
- Career pathways
- Employability
- Financial literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital skills
- Workplace readiness
- Personal development
- Opportunities and pathways
Our pilot is not the destination. It is the beginning.
Y-TOPP in action
30+
Young people engaged
12 weeks
Structured pilot programme
Multiple
Community, education, youth and private-sector partners
38+
Schools and education-programme experience informing our approach
We use participant feedback, attendance, reflections, observations and programme evidence to continuously improve Y-TOPP.
Before Y-TOPP I didn't know what I wanted to do next. Now I have a better idea of where I want to go.
2027 — what's next
The next chapter
- • Expanding access to young people
- • Strengthening school and community partnerships
- • Developing the 2026–2027 cohort
- • Expanding employer and industry partnerships
- • Strengthening mentorship
- • Building sustainable funding partnerships
- • Supporting participants into further education, employment and entrepreneurship
- • Strengthening monitoring, evaluation and learning
We are building a pathway — not simply a programme.