EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH CAREER GUIDANCE

November 2024.

In a mission to develop the youth through educational programmes in xxxx, a career Guidance and Leadership Development programme has equipped hundreds of learners with essential skills and knowledge for life beyond high school. Funded by Matla A Bokone Solar, this initiative reached hundreds of learners in Grades 9, 10, and 12 across multiple schools in 2024, fostering a year of impactful learning and growth.

“The programme has provided these young individuals with the tools they need to confidently step into the future. We want to prepare our learners for life after high school and the world of work. Through sustained community investment, we remain dedicated to empowering our country’s next generation,” said Lesego Mosiane, Community Liaison Officer for Matla A Bokone Solar.

The programme launched with a career expo attended by over 1000 Grade 12 learners from 11 local high schools. Endorsed by the Department of Education, the expo introduced learners to a wide range of career paths, and provided insights into tertiary education requirements.

Esteemed exhibitors such as Absa, Rosebank College, Boston City Campus, ARMSCOR, and the University of the Witwatersrand engaged learners through interactive sessions and live displays on applications, data collection, and bursary information.

Motlalepula Bosman from the Department of Education Frances Baard District expressed gratitude, stating, “Matla A Bokone Solar truly cares about the future of South Africa, and we are thankful for their contributions to our schools.”

In addition, Grade 12 learners benefited from training modules focused on self-audit, leadership, and emotional intelligence, with over 900 learners participating. These sessions encouraged learners to calculate their Admission Point Scores (APS) and provided foundational skills for emotional intelligence and leadership.

For Grade 10 learners, modules on study skills, goal setting, and time management reached 1,385 learners across six schools, equipping them with practical tools to succeed academically. The programme also expanded to include Grade 9 learners, with 1,256 learners participating in modules on self-awareness, subject choices, and journey mapping to plan their academic futures.

The programme also assisted Grade 12 learners with their tertiary applications, encouraging them to apply strategically based on their academic profiles.
Omphile Limpane, a Grade 12 learner at Tshireleco High School, shared, “I am grateful I got to apply for university as I was not sure how I was going to do it.”