Insightful career blitz for Daggafontein community
A community career blitz was hosted to share information, prepare learners with career choices, and equip them with practical knowledge.
Leaving the safety of a school environment to make your way in life can be a daunting experience for young people, particularly when challenged by life circumstances and with a lack of financial support.
In aid of this challenge, the Daggafontein Community Desk (DCD), in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) and various stakeholders, held a community career blitz to expose the Daggafontein youth to potential careers and tertiary opportunities.
TUT peer educators studying in various faculties had in-person peer-to-peer interaction to encourage the youth to apply effectively for further education, National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), and job applications.
The career blitz was not only available for the youth but for parents as well to get information for their children.
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“It is important to give the youth as many career options as possible so they can map out their journey to becoming whatever they envision for their future careers,” said Mahlale Mokoena, administrative assistant of Student Governance and Leadership Development.
Mokena added that the partnership doesn’t end at the event; however, follow-ups will be done to sustain the relationship that they have started to build with the community of Daggafontein.
The exhibition was successful as all the invited stakeholders were present on the day, including the Tholimfundo Foundation, a non-profit organisation from Benoni that assists individuals in furthering their studies.
“We assist them with the application process, obtain funding, secure housing, and then after accepted at the chosen institution, we facilitate their registration,” said Mary Serunye, founder of the Tholimfundo Foundation.
Zamani Khumalo, a Daggafontein resident who attended the career blitz, said he attended because he wanted more information on furthering his studies and job seeking.
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“Having applied to various colleges in matric and not being accepted set me off track because I was determined to further my studies in the automotive industry,” said Khumalo.
“I’m happy to have attended such an inspiring event, as we do not have enough resources in our area.”
Khumalo added he has to travel a long distance to get to an internet café, which is a challenge.
Ofentse Rakhudu, the DCD public relations and marketer, described the event turnout as ‘amazing’.
“Not only the community of Daggafontein came out but also people from surrounding areas attended. As DCD, we are grateful and thank everyone who took their time to participate in the career blitz,” said Rakhudu.
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