The theme for this year was: “Dream, Believe, Achieve.” Girl pupils from the different schools of eMalahleni celebrated the event recently. They gathered at the local municipality chamber and Cllr Lesley Nhlapho briefed them.
The girls were divided and assigned to different municipality departments to experience for themselves first hand the various career opportunities available to them within the public service.
“This year’s Take A Girl Child to Work Day aims to remind girl learners that they have the power to make their greatest dreams come true by believing in themselves. Cell C also wants to encourage these young women to remember that they can inspire, influence and lead others to greatness. Women can be vibrant contributors to the economy and leading job creators for South Africa, and that is why Cell C continues to drive this project,” reads a statement from Cell C.
The Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day is targeted at Grade 10 to 12 South African girl learners, giving them the opportunity to visit a place of work and to experience first-hand, the various career opportunities available to them within the public service sectors and business world. Annually the campaign prompts dialogue around the needs of girl learners, their role in socio-economic development and the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women.
More than 50 000 young girl learners were expected to benefit this year as hundreds of companies around the country participated in this groundbreaking project.
“Since the first launch in 2003, over 2 300 companies and government departments have participated in Cell C’s Take a Girl Child to Work Day. By showing their support of Cell C’s call to action for the advancement of women, over 650 000 girl learners have been exposed to a multitude of businesses and various career and job opportunities.
The project has found its most ardent support from The Presidency, which has hosted girl learners since the inaugural event. The project has also been endorsed by the Department of Education,” concluded the statement
