By OBAKENG MAJE
Learners at Kebinelang Secondary School in Manthe village, near Taung said the career expo that was held on Thursday at their school will play a crucial role in their career choices. The school organised the career expo and invited stakeholders to share their knowledge and expertise in their various fields.
A Grade 8 learner, Kelebogile Goitseone, whose aspiration is to become an accountant said, she has learned a lot about her career of choice and this will ensure that she chooses the right subjects to achieve her goal.
“I am an aspiring accountant, so I think getting more knowledge on what kind of subjects I must study plays a crucial role. Many learners especially from rural areas ended up dropping out of tertiary because of the wrong career choices.
“So, I would like to applaud the school management for coming up with this initiative. As a learner, you will think you know more about your career aspirations until you get to university,” she said.
Another learner, Rebaone Retshepaone Tshweu shared the same sentiments. Tshweu said she wants to study medicine because of her love to assist patients.
“I was daunted at first by my career choice, however, I am now ready and motivated after this career expo. I’m now itching to go study medicine and meet with real patients. I believe that education is very important because it is a key to success. So, for all other learners, it is important to continue to study hard and produce good future leaders within our society.
“The career expo gave me a motivation to get through university, of course after finishing my matric. This will really help to become the image of the doctor I want to be in the future. I believe I have what it takes because I am someone who is both up-to-date with knowledge and capable of building a strong personality that is needed for the career of my choice,” she said.
Meanwhile, Departmental Head and General Education and Training (GET) coordinator, Kediemetse Baisistse said: “Remember, our school specialises in Tourism and Hospitality, so we invited various stakeholders from different sectors to come and share their expertise. It is imperative for learners to know which career choice they embark on.
“We have realised that many learners especially from rural areas experience challenges when they get to university because of wrong career choices. So, this initiative will assist them enormously to make good career choices and know what is expected from them.”
She said it is important to expose learners early to different kinds of careers so that they can make noble decisions. Baisitse said this will be an annual event and they have also invited learners from lower grades.
Other stakeholders who came to the fore were the South African Police Service (SAPS), Vuselela FET College, Assupol including the legendary Taung Hotel School.
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