Students attended a career expo hosted by Raceview Motor Group on April 18, aimed at helping Grade 11 and 12 learners plan their future.

The event brought together a variety of institutions offering courses in IT, cooking, beauty, agriculture and other fields. It gave learners a chance to ask questions and learn about different career paths in one place.

Elmari Potgieter, the marketing manager of Raceview Motor Group, said the expo was created to give learners more options, especially those who may not go to university.

“We wanted to show learners that there are many different ways to build a future,” she said.

She added that the expo also helps learners who are unsure about their future by exposing them to many opportunities at once.

Alicia Meyer from Belgium Campus ITversity said the expo is a good starting point for learners who are still unsure about their future.

One learner, Chloe Vergottin from Alberton High School, said the event helped her better understand her options.
“It made it easier to think about what I want to do after school,” she said.

Learners who attended also entered a competition to win a R20 000 bursary. To qualify, they had to be in Grade 11 or 12 and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The winner will be chosen through a lucky draw, and the learner must pass their grade well to receive the bursary.