Our Programs

Two Programs.
One Mission.

NextGen Skills Foundation delivers digital skills training through two distinct programs - one inside schools, one for the broader community - both designed to create real-world opportunity.

Program Overview

What is the NextGen
Digital Skills Program?

The NextGen Digital Skills Program is a structured digital training initiative that introduces learners to practical, in-demand digital skills through curriculum-based sessions delivered inside schools and communities.

The program focuses on three key areas: digital design, website development, and digital entrepreneurship giving participants real tools to create, build, and earn online.

We are not just another computer class. We teach skills that generate real income opportunities.

25–35 Learners per class
1 hour Per session, per week
2–3 Classes per school
60–100 Students per school
Program 1 of 2

School Digital Skills Program

This program is delivered directly inside schools and follows a structured, grade-based approach to digital skills development. The same tools - Canva and WordPress are introduced at every grade level. What changes is the depth of skill, from basic in Grade 7 to advanced and income-ready by Grades 10–11.

Curriculum Structure

Grade-by-Grade
Learning Path

Basic in Grade 7. Intermediate in Grades 8–9. Advanced and income-ready by Grades 10–11.

Grade 7

Digital Foundations

First exposure to digital tools and technology. Students build confidence and curiosity before progressing to creative and technical skills.

  • Basic computer skills and navigation
  • Understanding how to use the internet safely
  • Introduction to Canva — simple posters and creative projects
  • Building confidence and curiosity with digital tools
Outcome: Students can navigate a computer and the internet confidently and create their first digital designs using Canva at a basic level.
Grades 8–9

Digital Development

Students develop their skills at an intermediate level progressing in both design and web development while building real, usable outputs.

  • Canva (intermediate) — design layouts, branding basics, social media graphics
  • Introduction to WordPress — what a website is and how it works
  • Creating simple web pages using WordPress
  • Understanding page structure, layout, and visual design
Outcome: Students can produce intermediate-level designs in Canva and build simple web pages using WordPress.
Grades 10–11

Digital Application

Students apply their skills at an advanced level producing professional-quality work and learning how to turn digital skills into real income.

  • Canva (advanced) — social media content, branding kits, client-ready designs
  • WordPress + Elementor — building and publishing complete professional websites
  • Freelancing basics — finding clients and pricing digital services
  • Introduction to earning income using digital skills
Outcome: Students graduate with a live website, an advanced design portfolio, and the practical knowledge to start earning online.
How We Deliver

The School Delivery
Model

A scalable, structured approach designed to reach maximum learners with minimum resources.

01

School Partnership

We partner with the school. The school provides classroom space and infrastructure. We supply the curriculum, facilitators, and equipment through funding.

02

Structured Sessions

2–3 classes per school. 25–35 learners per class. 1 session per week. 1 hour per session. One facilitator handles one full school efficient and scalable.

03

Equipment Model

Funders provide laptops and internet connectivity. Schools provide the classroom and electricity. A hybrid model that works for both parties.

04

Certification

Learners who complete the program receive co-branded certificates from NextGen Skills Foundation and the partner institution.

School Program Growth Plan

Starting Small,
Scaling Nationally

We begin with a focused pilot, refine the model, then expand to reach thousands of learners across South Africa.

Pilot Phase
5
Schools
Testing and refining the program
Phase 1 · Gauteng
→
Year 1
20
Schools
1,500+ learners reached
Full Rollout · Year 1
→
Long-Term
50+
Schools
National digital skills access
National Expansion

We begin with a 5-school pilot phase to test and refine the program. Following this, the program expands to 20 schools within the first year, reaching over 1,500 learners. The long-term goal is to scale nationally, reaching 50+ schools across South Africa.

Get Involved

Ready to Bring This Program
to Your School?

Register your school or get in touch to learn how we can work together.

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Program 2 of 2

Community Digital Skills Program

The Community Digital Skills Program provides practical digital training to individuals outside the school system including unemployed youth, school leavers, and aspiring entrepreneurs delivered through local partner institutions.

How It Works

Delivered Through
Trusted Partners

Training is delivered through partnerships with local colleges, community centres, and training institutions. NextGen Skills Foundation provides the curriculum, program structure, and quality assurance. Partners provide the venue, administration, and facilitation support.

This model allows the program to scale rapidly without the foundation needing to own or manage physical training facilities.

  • Partner
    Local CollegesAccredited institutions with existing learner bases and facilities
  • Partner
    Community CentresAccessible venues within communities where learners already gather
  • Partner
    Training InstitutionsOrganisations already active in skills development and learnership programs

Who It's For

Unemployed youth, school leavers, community members, and aspiring freelancers who want to build a digital career or start earning online.

Delivery Format

Short-term courses of 4–8 weeks. Hands-on practical sessions. Project-based learning. Flexible schedules including weekends and batched intakes to suit working adults.

Outcomes

Participants gain practical digital skills, the ability to build websites and create professional designs, and clear pathways to employment, freelancing, or self-employment.

What You Learn

Practical Skills That
Create Opportunity

Every skill taught in the Community Program is directly linked to income opportunities in the digital economy.

Module 1

Canva Design

Master professional digital design from the ground up producing work that businesses and clients actually pay for.

  • Social media graphics and content creation
  • Brand identity and logo design basics
  • Marketing materials, flyers, and promotional content
  • Building a design portfolio to attract clients
Outcome: Participants can take on paid design work for businesses immediately after completing this module.
Module 2

Website Creation

Learn to build complete, professional websites using WordPress and Elementor the most in-demand website skills for freelancers in South Africa.

  • Setting up and managing WordPress websites
  • Building pages using the Elementor page builder
  • Publishing live websites for real clients
  • Basic website maintenance and client handover
Outcome: Participants can build and deliver professional websites to paying clients.
Module 3

Freelancing & Digital Marketing

Turn digital skills into a sustainable income learning how to find clients, price services, and market yourself online.

  • Freelancing platforms and how to get started
  • Pricing your services and managing client relationships
  • Digital marketing fundamentals and social media strategy
  • Building an online presence to attract consistent work
Outcome: Participants leave with a clear plan to earn income online through freelancing or their own digital services.
Community Program Vision

From Local Partnerships
to Dedicated Centres

Phase 1
Partner
Delivery
Through colleges and community centres
Local Partnerships
→
Phase 2
Expand
Nationally
More institutions, more provinces
National Reach
→
Long-Term
NGS
Skills Centres
Dedicated training hubs across SA
Own Facilities

The program begins through partnerships with local institutions and expands nationally over time. The long-term vision is to establish dedicated NextGen Skills Centres providing direct, permanent access to digital skills training for communities across South Africa.

Get Involved

Want to Bring This Program
to Your Community?

Whether you represent a college, a community centre, or a training institution get in touch to explore how we can partner.

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