Empowering unemployed youth with accredited skills training and job placement support since 2013.
Meriting Youth Development is a non-profit organisation providing free, accredited programmes and job-readiness training to unemployed youth, helping them graduate into real, sustainable careers.
An independent NPO built for one purpose: employable youth.
Learn More About UsThe name comes from the Sotho word for "in the shadows" — where many unemployed young people feel forgotten. Every learner who joins us is meriting their own future by committing to the programme. We provide the training; they provide the will.
Choose your path. Every programme is accredited, free, and designed for real employment.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The essential digital skills every workplace expects.
View Computer CoursesNQF Level 4 and 5 accredited qualifications combining classroom training with real workplace experience.
View LearnershipsJob readiness, interview and CV writing, and emotional intelligence. Practical skills, fast-tracked.
View Short CoursesCreating inclusive opportunities for People Living with Disabilities
Accredited qualifications
Real work experience
After learnership
Per learner for employers
Over 40 leading organizations have partnered with us
"Meriting's comprehensive approach to disability learnerships has transformed our B-BBEE strategy while making a real difference in people's lives. Their support throughout the 12-month process ensures success for both the learners and our organization."
Join hundreds of successful graduates who have transformed their lives through our programs.