Pupils receive career assistance

Students from various high schools in Tembisa flocked to Rabasotho Hall for career guidance on Friday, April 15.

Royal careers is an annual career guidance event that tours the country to assist pupils with career choices. The event is organised by an events company called Royalty Management.

The founder, Mrs Annah Lwambwa, said many grade 12 pupils still don’t know what to do after completing school.

“These pupils are at a crucial point in their lives, where they have to make career decisions and where to study next year,” said Mrs Lwambwa.

She said the majority of pupils aim to go a university, while universities can only enrol a limited number of students.

“We are telling pupils that there are other private institutions and FETs to choose from and that are just as good,” she said.

Various institutions advised the pupils about bursary opportunities and shed light on different career streams.

Mrs Lwambwa said many students complained about financial assistance in furthering their studies and she added that some pupils are not motivated.

“We would also advise parents to be open minded to different opportunities and careers that are available. They shouldn’t influence children to do careers chosen by the parents. Focus on the strengths and interests of the child,” she said.

The two-day event, which started on April 14, was held in consultation with the Department of Education which alerted most of the schools in Tembisa.

“Royal careers will be back in Tembisa, bigger and better,” she said.