DHET is supporting a graduate placement programme in universities – because even for graduates, lack of work experience creates barriers to labour market entry. These placements are for work that allows graduates to apply their skills in relation to their field of study, in order to directly enhance relevant work experience. University departments have been invited to create meaningful opportunities for graduates and in so doing increase their research and academic support capacity.  In addition, in support of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), and in partnership with the National Skills Fund, DHET is testing a ‘pay for performance’ model for digital skills training, in which placement in jobs at the end of the training is a critical performance factor.