World-Class Careers Start Here

Built for South Africa’s top emerging talent, Y‑Academy empowers ambitious graduates and young professionals with elite training, wraparound support, and direct pathways into global careers.

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Empowering Futures
As a Project Y member, you join a highly exclusive community of exceptional talents striving for a bright future.
Our members get access to top-tier training, coaching by industry leaders, office space, and various employment services.
Kickstart your career in local and international companies and contribute to a more equal support system for future generations.
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How It Works
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Apply
Apply to be selected in one of our next cohorts of members
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Get trained
Enroll in one of our career pathways and get top-tier hard- and soft skills training from hand-selected partners
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Get supported
Many of our programs offer monthly stipends to support you with transport and living expenses during the training. We also provide office-space and devices
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Gain work-experience
Get hands-on work experience at our employer partners and prepare yourself for a global career
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Secure a job
Secure a job with one of our local and international hiring partner and start earning an attractive salary
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Stay a member
Gain access to a lifetime of membership services - we stay on your side as your agent as long as you need us
A succesful career in tech awaits
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Software Development
Become a full-stack developer and learn how to create both user-friendly interfaces and powerful back-end systems. Kickstart your career with exposure to international work opportunities.
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Tech Sales
Launch your career in tech sales by learning to build relationships, close deals, and drive business growth. Starting with hands-on experience in the US market, we prepare you for roles like business development executive.
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AI Engineering
Become an AI Engineer and gain the skills to design intelligent systems and deploy real-world machine learning solutions. Launch your tech career with hands-on projects, expert mentorship, and industry-relevant experience.
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Quality Engineer
Build a career in Quality Engineering by mastering the tools and techniques that ensure software excellence — from automated testing to performance analysis. Develop the precision and problem-solving skills companies rely on to deliver reliable, high-quality products.
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Data Science Practioner
Step into the world of data science and learn how to turn raw data into actionable insights using statistics, machine learning, and data visualization. Build the analytical skills businesses depend on to drive smarter decisions and innovation.
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Salesforce Development
Master the skills to design, develop, and customize Salesforce solutions that drive business growth. Gain hands-on experience in creating impactful Salesforce applications, while connecting with an international network of professionals and expanding your expertise in CRM development.
How To Become A Member
Through our phased application approach, we’re looking for outstanding talent that has the potential to thrive as a member. Please note that the complete admission process takes between 1-2 months and we focus on the Top 1% talent.
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Application
Tell us a little bit about your background, why you want to join Project Y and why impact you think becoming a member will have on your life.
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Challenge
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a short challenge and an aptitude test to evaluate your technical skills and mindset.
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Video
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a short video telling us more about themselves and their motivation.
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Interviews
Finalists will be invited to interviews and assessment days in our hubs where we further assess your motivation, skills and fit for our community.
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Free trial
Finalists will be able to showcase their talent during a one month free trial to determine fit, reliability and motivation for the membership.
Financing available
Our outcome-based financing model allows selected applicants to receive our membership services at no-upfront cost. You start paying back once you start earning. If something stops you from earning, you will not have the burden of traditional debt.
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Explore different career paths with Project Y
Discover your path to success with Project Y’s diverse career tracks that cater for the most in-demand industries. From software development to tech sales, we provide you the relevant skills and experiences that our network of employer partners is looking for.
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At Project Y, we're not just shaping careers; we're transforming lives and making a meaningful impact.