Helping Tembisa learners make their career choices
From May 6 to June 10, this collaborative effort will enable participating learners to begin preparing themselves for the transition into the world of work, helping them to realise their career ambitions while simultaneously strengthening the skills base of our country.
Now in its ninth year, the My Future, My Career programme features innovative educational content using Ster-Kinekor theatres on Sunday mornings to show career guidance episodes to Grade nine to 12 learners nationwide.
The multi-stakeholder programme provides valuable information through the 14 in-depth educational films which provide much-needed guidance on more than 115 possible career options.
From May 6 to June 10, this collaborative effort will enable participating learners to begin preparing themselves for the transition into the world of work, helping them to realise their career ambitions while simultaneously strengthening the skills base of our country.
“AECI operates in multi-disciplinary sectors such as mining, water treatment, agriculture, food and beverage, infrastructure and general industry. The AECI Group CSI Fund is a proud partner to the My Future, My Career, which continues to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners and enables them to make informed career decisions. This in line with the AECI CSI Fund’s objective to improve educational outcomes through learner development,” said Nicole Solomon, AECI: Group Community Development Programmes Specialist.
Millicent Maroga, head of Old Mutual Foundation, comments: “Old Mutual is proud to support the Primestar’s My Future, My Career programme. We are supporting the programme for the second year in a row as we believe that through good advice, one can make informed decisions about their careers, finances and general life choices.
“Through our involvement in this programme, we hope to expose many young people to professions such as actuarial science and fund management, which are in demand in our sector and not well known among the youth. The world of work is changing and it’s important when young people think of their careers think not only of being employed but they think of being employers themselves and be open to changing their careers throughout their lives.”
Faith Khanyile, CEO of Women’s Development Bank Investment Holdings (WDBIH): “The WDBIH is once again honoured to be associated with the My Future, My Career programme. If South Africa is going to move forward economically we need to invest in our young people. The development of the youth is at the very heart of WDBIH’s values and this programme gives learners the support and knowledge to choose a brighter future and transform
their lives in a meaningful way.”
The Gauteng Department of Education together with AECI, Old Mutual, Tsogo Sun, Proudly South African, Regenesys Business School, WDBIH, Kulula.com, the Gauteng Province and Gear house echo the common sentiment: career education plays a vital role in developing young leaders and overcoming our country’s challenges of skills shortage, unemployment and poverty.
The learners were from Buhlebuzile Secondary School, Winnie Mandela Secondary School, Bokamoso Secondary School, Rhodesfield Technical High School and Sijabulile Secondary School.
One of the learners from Winnie Mandela Secondary School, Manthepa Setana, said: “We must not let our current circumstances determine our future, it is up to us to take the baton from our elders, do our best at school and do sufficient research on our chosen career paths.”
