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Welcome to Success Skills Centre
Transforming Township Education, Youth Skills & Community Development in South Africa
Success Skills Centre (SSC) empowers township and rural learners through academic development, digital skills training, psychosocial support, teacher development, youth leadership, career readiness, and community wellness programs. Building new generations through education, care, and future skills.
We transform not only marks — but mindsets, opportunities, and futures.
Introduction
Why We Exist
A child’s future should be defined by their potential — not their circumstances.
Yet in South Africa’s township communities, many young people still face barriers such as learning inequalities, digital exclusion, emotional trauma, and limited career pathways.
SSC exists to remove these barriers by combining:
Our Vision
We envision a South Africa where:
- Every learner thrives academically
- Every school is a safe, inspiring community
- Every teacher is supported and valued
- Every youth is digitally, socially and economically equipped
Our Mission
To empower township and rural learners, educators, and communities through education, digital innovation, psychosocial support, skills development, and youth-driven programmes that unlock resilience, talent, confidence, and future readiness
Our Philosophy
Education alone is not enough.
A child must be emotionally safe, digitally empowered, creatively inspired, academically supported, and surrounded by a caring community.
That is the SSC model — holistic, human-centred, and future-ready
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OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Success Skills Centre (SSC) delivers high-impact, holistic programs that support learners, educators, youth, and communities. Our work is built around four core pillars
Academic Development
Helping learners excel in Maths, Science, Accounting, English and literacy through:
Township Academic Acceleration Programme (TAAP)
Literacy & Comprehension Booster, Tutoring and exam support, Digital learning tools & analytics. We rebuild confidence where it has been lost.
Teacher Development & School Leadership
Strengthening the backbone of education through:
Teachers’ Best Practice Summit (Annual), SMT Leadership & Governance Incubator. Imbewu Academy for young leaders.
Empowered teachers create empowered learners.
Youth Empowerment & Future Skills
Where future leaders are shaped.
Our Career Hub and SSC Digital Skills Institute prepare youth through: Coding & AI literacy, Digital skills training, Career exposure, Entrepreneurship development, Workplace readiness, and creativity & problem solving.
We prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Community Wellness, Safety & Social Impact
A child cannot learn while carrying emotional burdens.
We support communities through: Healing Hearts Wellness Program, GBV Response & Prevention Hub, Sports & Arts Skills Academy (SASA).
Because wellness, safety, and expression shape a child’s ability to learn.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Township Academic Acceleration Programme (TAAP)
Our flagship academic engine transforming STEM performance in township schools.
SSC Digital Skills Institute
Digital inclusion for the next generation — coding, AI, digital literacy & more.
Career Hub
Career mapping, workplace readiness, and entrepreneurship for township youth.
Healing Hearts Wellness Program
Counselling, trauma support, and emotional healing for learners.
Sports & Arts Skills Academy (SASA)
Developing talent through sport, art, culture, music, dance, and creativity.
Why Choose Us
Why choose Success Skills Centre ?
At Success Skills Centre (SSC), we bring a revolutionary, holistic approach that goes far beyond tutoring, occasional workshops, or once-off school visits. We work inside the heart of communities to change lives from the inside out.
Holistic, Whole-Child Development Approach
We believe that a child cannot succeed academically without emotional safety, digital access, mentorship, and strong support systems.
Programs Designed Specifically for Township Realities
We don’t copy corporate education models or privileged-school programs. Every SSC program is designed for township and rural environments and shaped by the realities of learners, teachers, and communities.
Community-Based, Community-Led, Community-Owned
We believe sustainable change happens with communities, not to communities. That’s why we work hand-in-hand with: Parents, Teachers, Youth, School governing bodies, Local leaders and Community organisations. When a community is involved, a generation is elevated.
Our Teacher
Good Education Starts From Great Teachers
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Carlos Bailey
Chair of the Corporation
Tammy Burris
Vice President
Carolyn Pellegrino
Senior Instructor
Real Stories. Real Impact. Real Transformation.
These stories reflect the heart of our work: academic excellence, emotional healing, digital empowerment, leadership, and community upliftment.
F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our programs, services, or how Success Skills Centre (SSC) supports learners, youth, teachers, and communities?
Our Frequently Asked Questions section provides clear answers to help you understand how we work, who we support, and how you can get involved. Explore the FAQs below to find the information you need quickly and easily.
SSC is a South African social development organisation dedicated to transforming township and rural education through academic development, digital skills training, youth empowerment, psychosocial wellness, teacher development, leadership programs, and community safety initiatives.
We focus on holistic growth, helping learners academically, emotionally, and socially while preparing them for a digitally driven future.
SSC supports a wide range of beneficiaries, including:
Learners (Grade 4–12)
Youth (16–35 years)
Teachers & School Management Teams (SMTs)
Parents & guardians
Township and rural schools
Community groups and organisations
Girls and vulnerable children
Our programs are designed to uplift entire education ecosystems, not just individuals.
Most SSC programs are provided at no cost to learners and schools, depending on donor sponsorship and funding availability.
Some specialised programs may require:
School partnership agreements
Specific grant allocations
Sponsored placement availability
However, no learner is ever turned away because of financial limitations.
SSC offers a unique, holistic model that includes:
Academic tutoring & literacy support
Digital & future skills
Leadership development
Career guidance
Emotional support & trauma healing
Community safety & GBV prevention
Sports, art & cultural development
We don’t just focus on marks —
we transform the whole learner, whole school, and whole community.
Schools are selected based on:
Need and vulnerability levels
Availability of space in our annual programs
School leadership commitment
Community context
Donor funding priority areas
Learners are selected through:
Teacher recommendations
Academic performance assessments
Emotional and psychosocial needs
Career and digital skills interest
Be Part of a Movement That Transforms Generations.
Join Success Skills Centre (SSC) as we build new generations through education, digital innovation, emotional wellness, and community empowerment.
The future begins with you. Don’t wait — make an impact now.