Civic Centre hosts massive career expo for local Grade 12s

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Over 5,000 Grade 12 learners attended the Rustenburg Career Expo at the Civic Centre this week, an event focused on broadening career options beyond the area’s established mining industry.

The Rustenburg Community Development Trust [RCDT], with Valterra Platinum and Education support, hosted a one-day expo featuring entertainment, panels, and demos to inspire learners about diverse career paths.

From the morning plenary programme to dynamic panel sessions and the buzzing Demo/Innovation Hub, the day was packed with real conversations, practical insights and hands-on experiences.

Pupils explored exciting pathways in higher education, technology, agriculture, engineering, culinary arts, comics, motivation and more – opening doors they never knew existed.

Grade 12 learner Bosele Saane discovered diverse career paths beyond mining at an event and now feels excited about options in tech, agriculture, and culinary arts.

Career Expo record-breaking turnout

Engaging educational exhibitions, discussions, and a Demo/Innovation Hub kept learners busy from 8:00 to 16:15, leaving them with bursary info, contacts, and new motivation.

This record-breaking turnout proves the hunger for diverse career guidance in the North West and confirms the Rustenburg Career Expo as a must-attend annual highlight for the region’s youth.

Tlhalefang Ramoroa, Trustee Board Member of the Rustenburg Community Development Trust, said they witnessed the power of unity in action.

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She said, “Thousands of young people are actively engaging, asking questions and seeing their future clearly – this is exactly why RCDT exists. The energy, the excitement and the hope in this hall today will change lives and strengthen our communities for years to come.”

Thokozile Sehlangu, manager of external relations and sustainability impact at Valterra Platinum, advises that career uncertainty allows for career changes to align with one’s true purpose.