Career expo brings heaps of fun for learners
The learners participated in a dance competition to fire up their spirits before the second half of talks.
Carnival City along with the Gauteng Gambling Board and various other stakeholders held a career expo at the casino complex for grade nine to 12 learners from 10 schools on Wednesday to commemorate Youth Month.
The learners were treated to talks from various speakers and a dance competition.
“Your attitude will determine your altitude,” said Jabulani Thungo, who attended the event despite an exam he had to write on the day.
Poovan Chetty from the Department of Education spoke about who you are and how that affects what you will do.
“Brand yourself properly. Have a registered email address, not Gmail. Opportunities are first come first serve, no one will wait for you,” he told the learners.
Learners from each of the schools were then invited to dance for prizes. Winners were chosen based on crowd cheers.
MEC office of economic development representative William Maphutha spoke about Youth Month and the history of Youth Day. He told the learners that the purpose of the office is safeguarding the economy of the province, and to create jobs.
“It is difficult to get jobs without matric. You must study, and you must pass,” he said.
Tumelo Mokoena, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation digital marketing and communications specialist, spoke about underage gambling, how to identify underage gamblers and the psychological effects of gambling on adolescents and teens.
“Take risks wisely,” was her message.
The schools invited to the event were Brakpan High School, Dalpark Secondary School, Kenneth Masekela Secondary School, Tholulwazi Secondary School, NN Ndebele Secondary School, Eureka High School, Mom Sebone Secondary School, Tlakula Secondary School, Zimisele High School and Mamellong Comprehensive School.
More than 600 learners from the 10 schools from disadvantaged backgrounds attended, and they also received funding from Carnival City and Gauteng Gambling Board for extra lessons in English, mathematics and physical science.
They are also part of the Sci-Com Foundation’s Career Planning Programme, which assists them in making informed decisions about suitable career paths based on their abilities, interests, and personalities.
There were also various stalls at the expo where learners could find out more about the career paths available to them and what they need to pursue it.
These included Academic Training Group, Boston City Campus, Capsicum Culinary Studio, CTU training Solutions, Ekurhuleni East College, Ekurhuleni West College, EMPD, Ergo, FuyaNkomo, GIBS, Global Business Solutions, Hlatshwayo Investment, IHST, Mbatha Creations, Mentornet, Mohibanest, MultiChoice, NYDA, Pendula Group, Signa Group, UNISA and WITS Digital.
