Career Expos will be held at eight of the City of Cape Town’s libraries during March and May this year. Aimed at giving learners, and those looking to make a change in profession, the information they need to make an informed choice about a career.
As part of the City’s Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy, libraries will host career expos to assist learners, patrons, unemployed youth and those interested in making an informed career choice.
‘Career expos are a fun way to get the information you need to make the best decision about future employment. More than free career advice, the expos are a chance to practice your interview skills and provide networking opportunities. Learners are exposed to occupations they may not be aware of or haven’t considered,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross.
Partnering with external stakeholders, libraries remain an important vehicle for obtaining career information and will bring all the
necessary role players together under one roof to get patrons excited about choosing a career,
necessary role players together under one roof to get patrons excited about choosing a career,The career expos will take place during March and May and the objective is to make choosing a career fun, informative and accessible.
For the month of March the following libraries are hosting career expos, and if you’re interested, please contact the libraries directly for more information:
• Pinelands and Maitland (combined)
• Kuyasa
• Bellville
• Leonsdale
• Philippi East
• Plumstead
• Lotus River
At the expos, attendees will have access to a variety of speakers and institutions.
A diverse group of speakers has been lined up to cover a number of topics, including subject choices and entrepreneurship.
‘I want to encourage learners to attend these expos. You could find your dream job at the expo as well as the tools you need to make it happen. Be informed and make better career- decisions,’ added Councillor Van der Ross.
WHAT: Career Expos
WHERE: Pinelands and Maitland (combined) | Kuyasa | Bellville | Leonsdale | Philippi East | Plumstea| Lotus River
WHEN: March and May
INFO: Please contact your local library above
PHOTOS: An exhibition of careers at the Durbanville Library. | At a career expo, learners can speak to industry experts and get professional advice.
