THE seventh Erongo Career Fair roadshow is set to take place across the region under under the theme ‘Thriving in 2024: Year of Expectations Career Fair Roadshow Awaits!’.
The fair will start at Swakopmund on 23 July, before heading to Walvis Bay on 24 July, Karibib on 25 July and Omaruru on 26 July.
Organiser Yvonne Tjerivanga says this year they invited more exhibitors from educational institutions like the the University of Namibia, the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology, the International University of Management, Triumphant College, as well as various mining entities such as the Namibian Uranium Association, Reptile Mineral Resources and Swakop Uranium.
In addition, the organisers also invited the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund and the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, as well as private companies like the Dome Academy, and the Namibia National Students Organisation, among others.
“The event will be graced by performances by the brass band of the Namibian Correctional Service. There will be panel discussions on topics related to mental health and substance abuse by various professionals, whereby pupils will get an opportunity to engage with questions,” says Tjerivanga.
In addition, the entertainment this year includes dances and choir performances, she adds.
“Our career fair has collaborated with the municipalities in all four towns, and they play a very integral role in making this event possible. We cannot thank them enough for their effort,” says Tjerivanga.
According to Tjerivanga, all the town mayors are highly dedicated, as are the regional councillors and administrators.
“The career fair also allows the community in the surrounding areas to benefit by selling their goods, giving locals a chance to boost their businesses. Parents in these towns are more than welcome to attend so that they further guide their children at home in the right way.”
Tjerivanga says career fairs allow pupils to find answers to their career questions, and also to engage on a one-to-one level with various experts.
“We all need guidance to make proper decisions, especially when it has to do with one’s life. We welcome any organisation that would come forward to either boost our event further or even sponsor our pupils. We welcome newspapers and broadcasting organisations.”
According to Tjerivanga, the Erongo Regional Council and the Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture believe it is important to identify various professions for senior secondary school pupils who are preparing to exit basic education and enter higher institutions of higher learning.
“Since last year, the Erongo region forfeited the traditional method and invested in the career fair that will reach as many pupils as possible and yield a vast result for our pupils with different abilities.
“We now have embarked on a roadshow to reach as many pupils as we can in the whole region by having it in four towns, namely Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Karibib and Omaruru,” says Tjerivanga.
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