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U-GRIPa grip on the future economy.

Unemployed Graduate Reskilling & Integration Programme

A national graduate development initiative designed to prepare unemployed graduates for meaningful participation in South Africa's economy.

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  1. Unemployed
  2. Graduate
  3. Reskilling
  4. Integration
  5. Programme

The programme

Higher education,meet industry.

U-GRIP creates a practical learning experience that equips graduates with the knowledge, confidence and networks required for long-term career success.

Higher education

Graduates with qualifications, ready to put them to work.

U-GRIP

Practical workplace knowledge, future-ready skills, leadership capability and access to employment opportunities.

The economy

Meaningful employment pathways, and graduates connected directly with employers.

The programme brings together
  • Industry leaders
  • CEOs
  • Human resources executives
  • Government departments
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Universities
  • Development organisations
  • SETAs
  • Graduate recruiters
Programme vision

To become South Africa's leading graduate employability platform, connecting higher education with industry while preparing graduates for the future economy.

Programme mission

To equip graduates with practical workplace knowledge, future-ready skills, leadership capability and access to employment opportunities through strategic partnerships between universities, industry and government.

Strategic objectives

Ten thingsU-GRIP sets out to do.

  1. 01
    Improve graduate employability
  2. 02
    Bridge the gap between higher education and industry
  3. 03
    Equip graduates with practical workplace skills
  4. 04
    Promote entrepreneurship
  5. 05
    Introduce graduates to future industries
  6. 06
    Strengthen leadership capability
  7. 07
    Increase digital literacy
  8. 08
    Build graduate confidence
  9. 09
    Connect graduates directly with employers
  10. 10
    Create meaningful employment pathways
Nyimpini Mabunda surrounded by learners on a school visit

From the village to the global boardroom, and now bringing the next generation with me. That is the work.

Nyimpini Mabunda
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Industry, government and universities

Partner with U-GRIP

U-GRIP works through strategic partnerships between universities, industry and government. If your organisation can open doors for graduates, the Institute would like to hear from you.

  • Companies, CEOs and human resources teams
  • Government departments and SETAs
  • Universities and development organisations
  • Entrepreneurs and graduate recruiters
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