Woolworths has launched its first intake of candidates from the Youth Employment Services (YES) programme, a government-led partnership with business, labour and civil society that aims to empower 1mn young South Africans by offering paid, quality work experience. Through the YES programme, Woolworths will recruit approximately 450 learners in 108 stores in South Africa and at their head office for a period of 12 months. Woolworths is privileged and humbled to be a part of YES, which provides the company with an opportunity to reach more young people and address some of the systemic challenges facing the country.