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Sandton Varsity College hosts career expo

Students make use of the opportunity offered at the career expo and learn more about the jobs they will go for when ready for work.

The IIE’s Varsity College Sandton hosted its first 2023 Career Expo for full-time students and graduates.

Students explored and enjoyed the day as many companies presented themselves and showed them what they have to offer in terms of part-time and full-time work once they are ready to embark on their careers.

Captain Bheki Xulu from Sandton Police Station and student Mamello Hadebe. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Captain Bheki Xulu from Sandton Police Station and student Mamello Hadebe. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

Anto Kagisho, the event coordinator at the college, said they are giving students a chance to explore their options for their careers.

Sheila Bond, Mathibeli Diteboho, and Dimpho Mothoa are excited about future employment. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Sheila Bond, Mathibeli Diteboho, and Dimpho Mothoa are excited about future employment. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

“Students gain more knowledge about what jobs to look forward to when they want to start working, and this expo included companies like the RKF Octagon, IG Group, Allan Gray, EY, and Sandton Police Station, among others.”

Prashik Raghunath, Mbalenhle Mthombeni, and Thianah Chauke are interested in a career in criminology. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Prashik Raghunath, Mbalenhle Mthombeni, and Thianah Chauke are interested in a career in criminology. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

Student Daisyline Mhlanga said a career expo is a great event for them, as some of them struggle with figuring out which career path they can take.

Tanna Rock, Megan Diffenthal, Katelyn Valiatharn, and Georgia Singleton mingle at the campus. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Tanna Rock, Megan Diffenthal, Katelyn Valiatharn, and Georgia Singleton mingle at the campus. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

“Today I now know that one can use their law degree to be part of the SAPS; the career event was very informative, and I appreciate the time put in by the people involved to help us engage with the companies.”

Daisyline Mhlanga learns more at the expo. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Daisyline Mhlanga learns more at the expo. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Thabile Mkiva enjoys the expo. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Thabile Mkiva enjoys the expo. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Zakes Mashinini and Asanda Sibeko. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Zakes Mashinini and Asanda Sibeko. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Itumeleng Makgato and Kopano Mafonia at the career expo. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Itumeleng Makgato and Kopano Mafonia at the career expo. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Erin Pillay, Rohan James Woods, Christopher Edwin Breaux, and Tressa Attwell explore different career choices together. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo
Erin Pillay, Rohan James Woods, Christopher Edwin Breaux, and Tressa Attwell explore different career choices together. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo

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