By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising this Youth Month, recent Stats SA data reveals that seven in ten young people aged 15 to 24 are currently unemployed or entirely outside the system. In response to these sobering figures, Sandi Richardson, Chief People Officer at RCS, is urging the next generation to focus on practical choices within their control rather than just the headline statistics. She emphasises that cultivating a more entrepreneurial mindset, building on digital and communication skills - and securing entry-level roles in sectors like retail and contact centres can provide the foundation needed to launch long-term careers... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising this Youth Month, recent Stats SA data reveals that seven in ten young people aged 15 to 24 are currently unemployed or entirely outside the system. In response to these sobering figures, Sandi Richardson, Chief People Officer at RCS, is urging the next generation to focus on practical choices within their control rather than just the headline statistics. She emphasises that cultivating a more entrepreneurial mindset, building on digital and communication skills - and securing entry-level roles in sectors like retail and contact centres can provide the foundation needed to launch long-term careers...&nbsp;</p>

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