Randburg Library hosted a successful career expo at Blairgowrie Recreation Centre on Friday, 21 April. The event attracted over 100 matriculants who gained more knowledge about what institutions of higher learning have to offer. A number of institutions exhibited at the expo. They included Wits, the University of Johannesburg, Boston, Unisa, Varsity College, Vega, City Varsity, and an aviation school.
The career expo provided matriculants with a better understanding of the different institutions and financial aid options available so that they could make an informed career choice.
Institutions at the career expo also provided matriculants with pamphlets and prospectuses to equip them with application and admission knowledge.
The head girl of Vuleka SSB, Reabetswe Lenkokile, says she is walking away with more knowledge after attending the career expo.
“This expo enlightened me about applications for next year and the admissions process, as well as about what the different universities are looking for.”
In addition to gaining new knowledge, she was pleased that the institutions answered all her questions.
She is one of the top achievers at her school and wishes to study medicine or astrophysics after school.
Leago Mokoala, the head boy at Vuleka SSB, says the expo exposed him to a variety of courses institutions offered. He excels in accounting and wants to pursue a career in finance.
Life orientation teacher at Vuleka SSB Smoty Litheko says many matriculants do not have access to the information shared at the expo, which makes the career expo so important.
“This gives learners an opportunity to be in direct contact and conversation with institutions. It is also a time for them to reflect on their futures and where they are going. It creates an opportunity to establish what they need to do now to realise their futures.”
Matete Lesele, the Senior Librarian at Randburg Library, says the highlight was the turnout of matriculants and institutions.
“It’s great to see how many learners. We’re trying to give the learners information so that as they go and write their June exams, they will have a better understanding of the requirements for university applications.”
Written by Brümilda Swartbooi
21/04/2023