South West Gauteng Technical and Vocational Education and Training College held career expo at George Tabor Campus in Dube Soweto.
Community Outreach Unit in Soweto and police officer, Phindile Maseko said they are working with schools therefore to teach students about road safety.
“We do scholar patrol training and monitoring at primary level. At high school we teach students about career guidance and do presentations about road safety at both primary and high school. We also give students an opportunity to learn about different careers in different departments within the City of Johannesburg. The reason for being involved in the career expo is the sketch of drugs investing in communities. We encourage healthy lifestyle and students should not be stereotyped when it comes to career choices”, said Maseko.
South West Gauteng College Deputy Principal Andre Schlemmer said the expo was sponsored by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and Gauteng Liquor Board.
“There are many stakeholders who came on board and they assist students with a platform of getting jobs from the industries. When students get work experience and theory, we offer them a diploma. The internship should be for 18 months. We want them to understand workplace and are at an opportunity to get jobs. At SWGC we offer National Certificate Vocation (NCV) which is equal to NQ Level 4 where students are required to study for three years. SWGC offers courses such as Engineering studies, Utility/General studies, Business studies. To find out more visit www.swgc.co.za,” said Schlemmer.
Meanwhile, External Sales Consultant at ABSA Lebohang Makhooane said they create a workplace by going to companies and propose to employees to open an account with ABSA.
“Opportunities for them is that they get discount, low interest rate, vehicle finance and home loans. On the expo, we came to educate and encourage students to open bank account. We also offer financial training on how to use money and save”, said Makhooane.
South African Breweries also attended the event to encourage students to refrain from engaging in alcohol activities before the age of 18. Spokesperson Teddy Nkosi added that the students should have mentors on life challenges, career motivations as well as guidance.”
Ashveer Kewalpershad from Aware organization echoed the same sentiments as Teddy Nkosi that it is important to speak with over 18 years students at TVET Colleges about responsible consumption of alcohol.
“We have programmes about guidance and education on drinking and driving or walking, beinge drinking, FASD and underage drinking. The programmes gives more information and after effects of drinking”, said Kewalpershad.
