The IIE’s Varsity College Sandton students suit up for success
Confidence, professionalism, and career readiness were front and centre as students from The IIE’s Varsity College Sandton campus took the spotlight at the annual Dress for Success event.
Style met substance at The IIE’s Varsity College Sandton campus as 19 confident students took part in the annual Dress for Success showcase, a key initiative led by career services and the student-run career services committee.
More than just a fashion event, Dress for Success is designed to empower students by promoting workplace readiness and confidence through professional attire.
Participants were evaluated on criteria such as professionalism, confidence, originality, attention to detail, and overall presentation.
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The event created a vibrant and encouraging atmosphere on campus, as students confidently took to the stage to display their interpretation of industry-aligned attire in a runway-style presentation.
The first-place winner, Khethiwe Cindi, a first-year IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application student, shared how the event has impacted her. “Dress for Success was a truly empowering event, which has given me so much confidence. As a first-year student, I’ve learnt through career services’ activations how important it is to start early in setting myself up for success.”
The institute said: “This event is just one of many under the campus’ broader career services portfolio. A hands-on approach to ensuring students are, not only academically equipped, but also prepared for real-world professional environments.”
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