MEYERTON – Midvaal Local Municipality hosted its first-ever Take a Girl Child to Work initiative as part of its Women’s Month programme.

The initiative was aimed at exposing young girls to careers in local government, leadership and public service, while giving them first-hand insight into the work of the municipality and the career opportunities available within local government.

Twelve learners from Meyerton High School, Rusoord Secondary, Hoërskool Dr Malan and New Hope Secondary participated in the programme.

The learners were paired with female mentors from various municipal departments. The mentors introduced them to their daily responsibilities, shared their career journeys and gave the learners a behind-the-scenes look at how the municipality operates.

Executive Mayor Ald. Peter Teixeira also addressed the learners, encouraging them to prioritise their studies and work towards building a successful future.

According to the municipality, the initiative is intended to expose young women to positive role models and encourage them to consider careers in public service and leadership.

The municipality said it aims to use initiatives such as this to inspire young people and encourage the next generation of female leaders.