To empower high school learners and unemployed youth, Kouga Municipality has partnered with the Working World Exhibition to provide the necessary resources for transitioning into education, training, and meaningful employment. <\/p>\n
Together, they are organising the inaugural Kouga Careers Expo, scheduled at Mentorskraal in Jeffreys Bay on April 10 and 11.<\/p>\n
The Kouga Careers Expo in Jeffreys Bay follows its sister event, the Working World Expo, at the Feather Market Centre in Gqeberha in February, which has been empowering young people for over 25 years.<\/p>\n
Andrew Binning, CEO of Inkanyezi Events, organisers and facilitators of Working World Exhibitions, stated that the event is more than just a career expo; it\u2019s about instilling hope in young people regarding their future. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe often tell young people that there are many opportunities available to them, and it\u2019s important for them to be proactive about their future,\u201d said Binning.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the collective effort required to make the exhibition successful, underscoring the need for collaboration among different entities. <\/p>\n
Binning was pleased with the partnership between Working World and Kouga Municipality as the primary hosting partner.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe that if businesses, government, education, and civil society can all collaborate to tackle issues of unemployment and poverty, focusing on motivating young people, then we have fulfilled our role,\u201d said Binning.<\/p>\n
He noted that while the exhibition might not end unemployment, it provides an opportunity for learners to engage directly with various information sources. <\/p>\n
The event, scheduled for April 10 from 08:30 to 18:00 and April 11 from 08:30 to 15:30, is open to high school learners and unemployed youth eager to engage with different organisations.<\/p>\n
Although the exhibition is free for everyone, Binning recommended that learners in Grades 11 and 12 attend. <\/p>\n
He also suggested that Grade 9 students could benefit as they refine their subject choices.<\/p>\n
The exhibition will focus on four key components:<\/strong> <\/p>\n .<\/span> Working World Exhibition<\/p>\n .<\/span> Working World Workbook<\/p>\n .<\/span> Briefing sessions<\/p>\n .<\/span> Career counselling<\/p>\n Elaborating on the workbook, Binning mentioned that it is provided free of charge, sponsored by the Coega Development Corporation, and linked to the life orientation curriculum. <\/p>\n The workbook serves as a valuable resource and will be discussed during the briefing sessions.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring the briefing session, we go through the workbook with the learners, explain the type of information available at the expo, and encourage teachers to assign tasks to learners post-expo,\u201d Binning added.<\/p>\n He welcomed learners to visit with their parents, though schools with larger groups are advised to book a slot online with the Working World Exhibition before the event to secure their place.<\/p>\n Binning expressed his hopes that, given the success of the exhibition, it will become an annual tradition in Kouga. Kouga Municipality Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, emphasised the importance of learner attendance to explore various career opportunities.<\/p>\n He mentioned that as a municipality, they are committed to delivering exceptional basic services to stimulate economic growth, support businesses, and generate jobs for locals.<\/p>\n Bornman noted that many opportunities are currently available in the region and across the country, with the exhibition serving as a gateway for young individuals to expand their horizons.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d like to extend an invitation to schools to attend the exhibition. The number of opportunities in our region is incredible, encompassing small and large businesses and various industries,\u201d stated Bornman.<\/p>\n Gayle Novem, the Deputy Principal at Lungiso Public School in Humansdorp, mentioned that they had participated in the career exhibition held in Gqeberha and have integrated the Working World Workbook into classroom activities, significantly benefiting the learners.<\/p>\n She expressed relief that the exhibition is now being hosted closer to their location, minimising transport needs to Gqeberha. <\/p>\n Novem highlighted that the exhibition has aided many learners in applying for bursaries and addressing their career-related questions when needed.<\/p>\n \u201cThe information provided at previous exhibitions has greatly benefited our learners,\u201d Novem said.<\/p>\n For more details or to book a slot, visit the Working World Exhibition website at www.workingworldexpo.co.za<\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To 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