Pupils in Ekurhuleni exposed to future career path at an Expo

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Scores of pupils from Ekurhuleni public schools got the opportunity to learn all about skills and their possible future paths at a career expo.

The daunting task of deciding on a career path was made easier for 360 learners from six schools in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg who attended an expo at Carnival City Casino.

Grade 12 learners from Nigel Secondary, Brakpan High, Dalpark Secondary, Tlakula Secondary, Geluksdal and Nimrod Ndebele Secondary have a crucial task ahead of them making decisions that will influence what they will be able to study at a tertiary level. 

“Carnival City was glad to provide a venue once again and facilitate this important day, we spoke about the various opportunities available within the industry and encouraged the students to explore diverse career paths,” Bryan O’Connor, Carnival City’s General Manager remarked.

Facilitated by the Gauteng Gambling Board, the list of 18 exhibitors included several universities, the South African Police Service, tourism and hospitality industry representatives and the National Youth Development Agency.

O’Connor highlighted that Carnival City and the Gauteng Gambling Board share a common vision of making a positive social and economic impact through effective motivation and career planning programmes for young adults.

Career programme with an aim of making suitable paths

Motivational speaker Lerato Masile addressed the learners, advising them to love themselves, affirm their beauty, embrace confidence, study hard to shape their future.

She emphasized the importance of self-belief and determination in achieving one’s goals and stressed the importance of hard work, self-belief in shaping their futures.

Karabo Mbele, Gauteng Gaming Board’s CEO provided advice to the learners; “You are the leaders of tomorrow, and your credentials are what sets you apart – so constantly work on yourself and building these creds.”

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The Sci-Com Foundation, in collaboration with Carnival City offers extra lessons in English, Maths, and Physical Science, to learners from Brakpan, Tsakane, Kwa-Thema and Wattville to help them achieve better academic results.

Brakpan High School Principal, Lucky Nkopane, said “Sci-Com Foundation’s Career Planning Programme, aims to help learners make informed decisions about suitable career paths based on their abilities, interests, and personalities.”