welcome to The Rural 4IR Project

Bridging the digital divide

for an inclusive

digital economy

Equipping youth in rural areas with digital

skills for the 21st century workplace.

Empowering the rural youth

There is a lack of digitals training & skills development in South Africa which is causing high unemployment rates and a culture of discontentment and hopelessness amongst the youth and other community members.

We found a clear gap in essential digital skills among the learners in Grades 10, 11, and 12 (F.ET. phase) in secondary schools, highlighting the urgent necessity for providing them with appropriate training and guidance to effectively navigate and thrive in the ongoing fourth industrial revolution.

We are on a mission to aid that.

The workplace is digital, and in today’s competitive environment, employers highly value digital skills. Having the certified ability to use devices and tools confidently and productively is an effective way for students who will soon become workers to set themselves apart.

… in the near future, 90% of jobs — in careers such as engineering, accountancy, nursing, medicine, art, architecture, and many more — will require some degree of digital skills.

— Andrus Ansip, European Commission Vice President for Digital Single Market

The Rural 4IR Project aims to provide licensed and accredited ICDL courses through modern iLab facilities to unemployed youth. Additionally, the project seeks to support rural secondary school learners by assisting them with online university applications.

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OUR SERVICES

We offer 3 modules to students that will last over a span of 42 days

ICDL is a global digital literacy certification designed to empower students to learn real-world skills that enable them to think critically and be more productive in the modern workplace.

Module 1: (ICDL Workforce) 14 days

Designed to build the critical digital skills of the modern workplace, ICDL Workforce is a tiered programme that will help learners with effective use of technology.

Module 2: (ICDL Professional) 14 days

Designed to meet the needs of modern professionals in a range of sectors, ICDL Professional develops advanced level skills for those with technology-reliant roles.

Module 3: (ICDL Digital Citizen) 14 days

ICDL Digital Citizen is specially developed to cater for those with no experience whatsoever of computers and the Internet. ICDL Digital Citizen helps to remove the fear of using a computer for complete novices by using a simple, non-threatening approach to educating individuals in the basic skills of using a computer, email and the Internet.

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OUR PROJECTS

We’re already in
action!

We’re currently working with Kgethatsebo-Khethulwazi Secondary School and Sasamala Secondary School.
We’ve conducted surveys to understand our learners better, and guess what? We’re ready to be their digital sidekicks!

We’re conducting classes for Grade 10 &11 students
in both schools during afternoon sessions.

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OUR IMPACT

Success Stories

Watch how digital literacy is enabling underserved students to find gainful knowledge and employment opportunities.

Thank you to Sasamala Seconary School for providing these testimonials

Learner success stories.

Mr. O.J Mkhwanazi, Sasamala Principal

The Fourth Industrial Revolution doesn’t wait for anyone. It’s here, and it’s now. And we are here to equip these young minds, preparing them to not just survive but to thrive in this digital wonderland.

Get ready to witness the transformation, where the youth embrace the digital age with open arms, for they are the architects of tomorrow’s innovation.

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Join the digital revolution

We’re not just changing lives; we’re upgrading them! Let’s bridge the digital divide together
and turn rural dreams into digital realities. Ready to join us on this epic adventure?

Email: info@rural4irproject.co.za

Call: +27 71 200 1659

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We are a non-profit organization with a goal to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural communities through digital skills development for youth in rural areas.