Windmill Park High hosted its inaugural career expo on May 5 to educate and guide grades 11 and 12 learners about career paths.
The expo was initiated by Lilitha Labatsha Devine Hope Foundation in partnership with Windmill Park, Winners For Life, Masizakhe Family Centre and MS. Tutors.
The founder of Lilitha Labatsha Devine Hope Foundation, Anele Ntlobozonke-Ka-Somngazi, said learners also had the opportunity to apply for bursaries, so that they don’t struggle to be placed at a tertiary institution.
“We also want the Grade 11 learners to go into matric informed about different career choices. This was our first expo at the school and we believe it was very successful,” he said.
“Matriculants often take a gap year because they don’t know which career path they want to pursue, so we hope our information helps them gain some clarity.”
Grade 11 learner Darnell Milton said he has received important information at the expo.
“I want to pursue a career in mechanical engineering and now I know which subjects I have to excel in to achieve my goal.
“I love fixing cars and that’s why I want to be a mechanical engineer.
“This is the first career expo I have attended and have gained a lot from it,” he said.
The principal of Windmill Park High, Thabo Mokgwatsana, said many learners end up enrolling for courses they do not like or qualify for.
“The career expo was aimed at offering guidance, networking and consultation with learners, so that they can see what type of courses are offered by different institutions.
“The learners are now more empowered about the entry level requirements and funding models for studies.
“Another intended goal of the expo was to motivate learners to take their education seriously,” explained Mokgwatsana.
The school will be hosting a career guidance seminar for Grade Nine learners and another career expo and information session for grades 10 and 12 learners in the future.
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