The Student Expo is back again and will be taking place in January, April, May and July in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. South Africa’s largest student focused Expo has evolved to offer an informative and stress-free student career advice experience. The Student Expo is designed to provide both current and prospective students with the necessary tools to succeed in finding professional, tertiary education as well as guide them towards a suitable working career.
The Student Expo targets more than 1000 private and upmarket government schools students (LSM 8-12) as well as top University faculty students to help them further professional careers in the legal, medical, engineering, commerce and culinary arts spheres.
The Student Expo prospective students will be able to meet with representatives from a wide range of universities to determine which school and program best meets their needs. Students will gain insight and career advice from leading field specialists to better understand the expectations and roles of their potential professions. The Student Expo aims to feed students with valuable knowledge to make educated decisions regarding their futures through discussions, presentations and a variety of interactions.
Prospective students can learn how to secure student loans.
Learners will have the opportunity to meet and share information with other prospective students and parents. By gaining an in-depth understanding of what university life entails, matriculants will feel less stressed and won’t have to fear the unknown.
Matriculants will also have the opportunity to explore the various options for extra-curricular activities provided by the Universities, including social clubs, sports clubs and other clubs on offer.
Prospective students can learn how to secure student loans. They will also get advice on how to manage finances when living away from home, as well as meet and share information with other school leavers and parents.
Graduates will be able to explore career opportunities both locally and internationally. They may attend talks where they are given pointers on how to develop and write an effective and professional Curriculum Vitae as well as how to attend a professional interview.
Graduates will have the opportunity to meet the top Graduate Recruitment Companies in South Africa.
Prospective Postgraduate students will be able to meet with representatives from a wide-range of universities to determine which post graduate program best meets their needs. They will gain insight and career advice from leading field specialists to better understand the expectations and application of their further education. After the Student Expo the graduate will be better equipped to make decisions regarding their futures.
The Student Expo brings together professionals from legal and accountancy partners, entrepreneurs, engineers, doctors, scientists, renowned chefs and even overseas sailing instructors.
The Expo offers “Motivational and Educational Speaker” forums and students will have the opportunity to ask questions with concerns of where to go and what to study.
Students will interact with tertiary institutions and find out more about courses on offer and how to apply for them.
Employment agencies will be available to assist post-graduate students with career choices as well as finding them their first jobs.
2016 Dates:
Cape Town
Date: 15th & 16th April
Time: Fri 9-6pm & Sat 9-3pm
Venue: Waterfront (17 Workshop in the Watershed)
Pretoria
Date: 6-7th May
Time: Fri 9-6pm and Sat 9-3pm
Venue: Centurion: Forest Hill City – only table & chairs only
Johannesburg
Date: 29-30th July
Time: Fri 9-6pm & Sat 9-3pm
Venue: The Glen
Durban
Date: 26-27th August
Time: Fri 9-6pm & Sat 9-3pm
Venue to be confirmed.
For more information please contact:
Vanessa Holliday
021 487 9203
info@youniqueconcepts.co.za
