EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 1H 3M
How WeThinkCode Is Tackling Unemployment in South Africa
from The Corner Office · host John Jack, Galetti CEO
South Africa has a 33% unemployment rate. WeThinkCode is doing something about it.In this episode of the Galetti Corner Office, we sit down with the leadership team behind one of South Africa's most important youth development organisations. WeThinkCode recruits unemployed young South Africans based on aptitude, trains them as software developers over 16 months, and places them directly into employment at an 81% success rate.No degree required. No tuition fees. Over 1,800 graduates placed since 2016. 85% of internships convert to permanent roles. 60% of students come from households earning less than R75,000 per year.This is a blueprint for fixing unemployment in South Africa through skills development, digital education, and a smarter approach to hiring.If you are a business owner, hiring manager, or young South African looking to break into the tech industry, this conversation is essential watching.#SouthAfricaUnemployment #WeThinkCode #YouthEmployment #SoftwareDevelopment #DigitalSkills #SouthAfricaTech #CodingCareer #JobsInTech #SkillsDevelopment #SAtech #FutureOfWork #UnemploymentSolution #TechEducation #CodeForChange
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