Southern African Association of Youth Clubs

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 2 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION The Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) was established in 1937. It is a membership organisation that provides support and coordinates activities for its members, the youth clubs.

SAAYC is a Non-Profit Organisation (024/722 NPO) and is registered as a Section 21 company approved Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) for purposes of Section 18A Tax deductible donations.

Our Mission is “To facilitate and implement integrated youth development programmes through collaboration with strategic partners for the benefit of our members and young people in Southern Africa.”

Our Vision is “Young people living their dreams.” This is through skills development trainings offered that encourage young people to be self- sustaining, provide leadership for their clubs, develop their governance structures at youth club level, and become responsive to community engagement needs.

Our core programmes are Research and Information Management, Advocacy, Capacity building, Information Hub and Centre Based Activities.

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 3 SAAYC has four youth friendly Resource Centres, Soweto (Phefeni), Ekurhukleni (Etwatwa), Orange Farm and Qwa Qwa (Makeneng Village).

The bulk of our programmes are centre based. These help bring young people together to innovatively learn from each other through problem solving programmes such as Computer Clubhouse, CISCO and CompTIA computer Programme, HP Life Programme, the Design Squad, Education and Support Programme, Life Skills training and School Holiday programmes.

Over the years, SAAYC has had to reposition itself to respond to the current challenges facing our youth post the 1994 democratic dispensation.

SAAYC’s objectives aligned well with those of National Youth Policy (NYP2020) on Youth development programming in developing young people, enhancing employability of young people through skills acquired from STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and ICT training.

2. SAAYC’S TRACK RECORD 1. The Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) has been in existence for 79 years, surviving all social and political systems in the Country.

2. Over the years SAAYC has worked with and transformed the lives of more than 100 000 young people through our trainings, exchange programmes, youth camps, young friendly, conference and seminars.

3. We have 4 Centres which are CISCO Academies providing IT Essentials to young people from disadvantaged communities of Soweto, Etwatwa, Orange Farm and Qwaqwa.

4. Since 2011, we have been facilitation the Digital Literacy for out of school youth in our Centres at Etwatwa, Qwa-Qwa, Soweto and Orange Farm. Some of the participants from the programme have since secured employment, volunteered their services in their communities or even went back to school.

5. SAAYC has played a leading role in the establishment of the Youth Development Network and South African Youth Workers Association. The latter is currently being hosted by SAAYC in our premises.

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 4 6. SAAYC successfully launched the Tswelo Grant Fund and the Annual Dreamers Awards in supporting youth clubs and honouring the initiatives in youth leadership.

7. SAAYC has been involved in providing leadership workshops and mentorship over the years in all provinces. This led to the 3 days annual training referred to as Leadership Academy which provided youth leaders a platform to interact with high profiled leaders in the country who would share their experiences and knowledge with them. 8. Over the years we have facilitated successful Arts Festivals and SAAYC Games for youth clubs to showcase their talents and abilities.

9. We facilitated the Volunteers Management Training workshops for the NYDA in all nine provinces.

10. We have been a reference organisation on the youth clubs’ model for the Department of Social Development in their Provincial and National Camps.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED TRAINING AND TRAINING METHODOLOGY

3.1 Computer Literacy Programme

The Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) implements a comprehensive computer literacy programme aimed at giving young people skills to use computer technology in everyday life to develop new social and economic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities.

SAAYC’s computer literacy programme comprehensively focuses on introducing youth into the IT industry. The programme implements Intel® Learn Easy Steps, Cisco Networking Academy® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software; CompTIA IT Fundamentals and HP Life Social Entrepreneurship. These different modules are offered over a period of five months by an accredited instructor for Cisco Networking Academy® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software and CompTIA IT Fundamentals.

SAAYC’s computer literacy programme is Instructor-led which provides a comfortable teaching environment with instructors that are accredited, certified and conversant with the content process of CISCO IT Essentials and CompTIA IT Fundamentals which offer accredited certificates upon completion and successful passing of the exams or assessments.

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 5 SAAYC as training partner for CISCO IT Essentials and CompTIA follows high standards for IT classes. Specifically, we use approved quality content and teach courses using the most current exam objectives for each certification.

3.1.1 Intel® Learn Easy Steps Over the years SAAYC discovered that it’s difficult to introduce more advanced computer programmes if the learners have not gone through a basic end user programme. The Intel® Learn Easy Steps programme it’s a free online programme which SAAYC uses as a basic introduction to computer skills through an instructor. The programme enables young people to interact easily with Cisco Networking Academy® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software and CompTIA IT Fundamentals.

The Intel® Learn Easy Steps programme addresses the needs of adults and youth around the world who seek to learn basic digital literacy skills. Its simple instructional approach teaches basic computer literacy, which is a key 21st century skill, enabling enhanced social and economic self-sufficiency. Included are over three dozen Intel Learn Easy Steps Activity Cards in PDF format. Users learn practical technology skills while creating something relevant to their lives. Intel Learn Easy Steps content is simple, practical, and relevant, and is based on adult learning research. It can be delivered in formal or informal education settings. Participants acquire basic computer skills that are locally appropriate, and that support multiple hardware and software solutions. Intel provides the content free of charge to governments and NGOs, who manage local implementation.

3.1.2 Cisco Networking Academy® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software The Cisco Networking Academy® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level ICT professionals.

The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC computer technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts.

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software is a hands-on, career oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop fundamental computer skills, along with essential career skills.

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 6 The Cisco® IT Essentials curriculum helps students prepare for entry-level ICT career opportunities and the CompTIA A+ certification, which helps students differentiate themselves in the marketplace to advance their careers.

In addition, the course provides a learning pathway to the Cisco CCNA® Discovery and CCNA Exploration curricula.

3.1.3 CompTIA IT Fundamentals CompTIA IT fundamental modules give depth knowledge on the foundation laid by Cisco Networking Academy® IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software.

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals is designed to help youth learn more about the world of information technology (IT).

It is ideal for youth considering a career in IT or if they work in an allied field that requires a broad understanding of IT.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals can also be a stepping stone to more advanced certifications such as CompTIA A+, and, with specialized experience, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 7 3.2 Objectives of the Computer Literacy Programme

Upon completion of the programme: learners will be able to perform the following tasks:  Understand word processing, internet, spreadsheets and operating systems  Define information technology (IT) and describe the components of a personal computer  Describe how to protect self, equipment, and the environment from accidents, damage, and contamination  Perform a step-by-step assembly of a desktop computer and install and navigate an operating system  Explain and perform preventive maintenance  Explain the steps of the troubleshooting process and perform basic troubleshooting  Upgrade or replace components of a laptop, printer, or scanner based on customer needs  Configure computers to attach to an existing network  Implement basic physical and software security principles  Apply good communications skills and professional behaviour while working with customers  Assess customer needs, analyze possible configurations, and provide solutions or recommendations for hardware, operating systems, networking, and security  Explore how to solve an important problem in her community.  Assess a business idea that creates social impact and is financially sound  Use software to capture information from researching a social challenge and building a social enterprise idea

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 8 3.3 Selection Criteria  Minimum Grade 11  Must be between the ages 17 to 30  Preferably out of school  Be able to read English and understand instructions

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 9 Training hours and preferred training schedule (Sessions will be 3hours a day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 09:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 15:00)

SAAYC CISCO training Project Proposal Page 10 4. POTENTIAL RISKS

Traditionally risks are defined as uncertain future events, which if they materialise, results in an additional cost or delay to a project (Barnes, 1983; Perry, 1986). The perception is therefore that the consequences of risk are negative. According to Zou, et al. (2007) the process of Risk Management (RM) endeavours to pre-empt and minimise the effects of those uncertain future events.

Therefore mitigating solutions will have to be considered for the following potential risks listed below:  Commitment by the young participants to attend the full duration of the training  Power failure during training

5. BUDGET

Description Total Cost per # Frequen Unit costs @ particip cy Cost 60 ant learners 1 E-Learning material 232,500. 1 3875 3875.00 00 2 Facilitation 270,000. 5 1500 4500.00 00 30,000.0 3 Assessment 2 250 500.00 0 4 CompTIA exam 48,000.0 1 800 800 0 Sub total 580,500. 00 Administration 10% of total project value 58,050.0 0 Total Project Cost 638,55 0.00

SAAYC CISCO Training Project Proposal Page 11 6. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

During the programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation will be based on collecting routine data from the monthly activity reporting. The indicators (e.g. attendance register, level of awareness and responsiveness to ongoing activities and increased knowledge and confidence) will be used to measure outputs against programme goals. Activity assessment forms are filled-in after the programme training has been completed to ascertain the numbers of young people that have met the minimal requirement of the course.

Activity Reporting will be done on a monthly basis to obtain program outputs such as number, age and gender of beneficiaries reached also data will include specifics on referrals generated through programmes. Quarterly reports will be forwarded with statistical information and the national administrator manages all the information coming from targeted training centres.

A Report on the intervention will be prepared 2 months after the project ends and post- evaluation will continue until year two is reached to measure sustainable impact.

6.1. Tools

1. Performance indicators: SAAYC Research and M & E department measure inputs, processes, outputs, outcomes and impacts of the project interventions. 2. The logical framework (LogFrame) approach: The Programmes department and Research and M & E team identifies objectives and expected causal links and risks along the results chain. 3. Theory of change evaluation: is similar to the LogFrame approach, this provides a deeper understanding of the workings of a complex intervention. It helps planning and management by identifying critical success factors. 4. Formal surveys: These are used to collect standardised information from a sample of people or households. 5. Participatory methods: They generate a sense of ownership of M&E results and recommendations, and build local capacity. 6. Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis: The tool assess whether the cost of an activity is justified by its impact. 7. Impact evaluation: This is the systematic identification of the effects of an intervention on youth, and the environment, using some of the above methods. It can be used to gauge the effectiveness of activities in reaching the young people.

SAAYC CISCO Training Project Proposal Page 12 7. RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI)  Skills development training  PBO tax benefits  Association with Youth Empowerment in a structured organisation  Inclusion on the programme for the graduation Ceremony and Media Launch  Naming rights  Full Branding rights  Logo inclusion in all material produced (Trophy, certificates, etc.)  Database marketing – database of guests belongs to the Main Sponsor  Branded folders and inserts, brochures and product information distributed to learners in folders, coverage and branding on website

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