Both events will be held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg.

“We have compiled a programme that is aimed at educating the youth within the region on matters pertaining to development, including access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. This programme will be implemented under the theme, Together Building Better Youth, through Access to Economic Opportunities,” said Zweli Dlamini, the metro’s spokesperson.

Dlamini said the municipality had a role to play as a driver of social change, but this could only be done effectively in partnership with various public and private entities.

“Our key focus for the 2011 Youth Development initiatives is designed to enable access to development, career and entrepreneurial opportunities for the unemployed and/or unskilled youth of Ekurhuleni,” he said.