Mitchells Plain career expo aims to assist 3 000 learners
9 March 2016
The City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Directorate is partnering with the Western Cape Education Department and the Cape Careers Exhibitors Association to reach at least 3 000 learners and their parents from the Mitchells Plain and Philippi areas during a two-day career expo later this month.
Transversal Youth Development Strategy
The expo is one of eight being hosted by the City and forms part of the Transversal Youth Development Strategy. The strategy aims to develop young people in terms of life skills, but also broaden their horizons in terms of economic potential once they complete school.
To date, approximately 20 exhibitors including FET colleges, universities, nursing colleges and other institutions have confirmed their participation at the event to be hosted at Spine Road Secondary School. The expo will be open on Friday, 18 March 2016 from 08:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 and on Saturday, 19 March 2016 from 08:00 – 13:00.
Career assessment
Apart from advice on potential career paths post-school, learners will also be able to complete career assessments. In addition, sessions for parents will look at how parents can support their children in their education and how to understand the process of subject and career selection.
‘This is a great opportunity and I encourage learners in the area to make the most of it. Successful careers are born of ideas. Many young people have no idea what to do when they finish school and some aren’t sure if they have what it takes to pursue a tertiary education and how to do this. These career expos are meant to answer all of these questions and more, but also to provide encouragement and inspiration to children and parents.
‘I appeal to our young people to attend the expos in their areas and see what is out there for them. Youth unemployment is a massive challenge. The youth unemployment rate is currently just under 35%. So why not get out there and see what you can do to set yourself apart from the crowd, but more importantly how to prevent becoming a statistic,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Social Development and Early Childhood Development, Councillor Suzette Little.
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