THE future became a little clearer for the learners of Grosvenor Girls High School when the Rocking the Future Career Expo visited the school on April 16. The career expo offered the learners not just encouragement, but also some practical advice and tools, all intended to help them consider their paths once they completed matric.

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What is the Rocking The Future career expo?

For 25 years, the Rocking the Future initiative has consistently worked towards assisting high school learners in identifying fulfilling career paths. It aims to support them as they build their skills and, in time, find opportunities for employment, which is particularly crucial in a country where youth unemployment remains a pressing concern.

This expo was specifically designed to alleviate some of the apprehension often associated with the post-school transition, a period many learners find both challenging and uncertain. It is common for learners finishing school to face questions about what subjects to pursue, where to continue their education, or even how to begin looking for work. To address this, the 3RC team collaborates with several prominent tertiary institutions at its career expos, offering learners a broader understanding of the diverse academic and professional avenues open to them.

Helping Grosvenor Girls make informed decisions

Learners at Grosvenor Girls experienced everything from a captivating live show, offering both practical career advice and inspiring perspectives, to individualised discussions with the various institutions. Vicky Saunders-Flaherty, the spokesperson for Rocking The Future Career Expo, said the intention was to encourage each learner to consider career paths that genuinely resonated with their individual personalities, natural abilities and long-term aspirations.

As an additional benefit, those who attended also received various items, courtesy of brand partners such as OXY and Playgirl/boy.

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Learners were also given the Future Guide Magazine, a publication specifically developed for matric learners. This resource contained a wealth of information, structured to inform, encourage and uplift young people as they start thinking about life after high school.

Going nationwide

Recognising that not everyone could attend in person, the organisers also drew attention to their accessible online platform, Swiwel. This platform provided a fully immersive 3D virtual career expo, making the experience available to learners nationwide.

Through facilitating direct connections between learners and informed advisors, as well as leading educational institutions, the Rocking the Future Career Expo aimed to transform any apprehension about the future into a sense of assurance and eager anticipation.

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