Learners in rural Limpopo will be guided on much-needed skills and careers
Hundreds of learners from rural area are receiving guidance various careers opportunities at the “Mianzwi Career Day”, currently underway at Lunwanngwe Secondary School in Mianzwi village, Limpopo Province.
The two-day career expo which kick-start today 17 May 2018, is an initiative established in 2017, to expose learners in rural Mudaswali and Mutshundudi Circuit to different careers options especially in maths, science and engineering, thus assisting them in choosing the right careers. Last year during the launch, over 800 learners had an opportunity to register for the tertiary institution of their choice online.
It is organised by former students from the area in collaboration with Vhembe District Department of Education, to address the critical skills shortage in fields such medicine, engineering, science, technology and innovation in the country.
The expo will consist of exhibitions from government, captains of industries, academic institution leaders, including practical demonstrations of what science and technology means in daily life.
Leaners will also offered bursaries and study counselling on the day.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 17-18 May 2018
Time: 9h00
Venue: Lunwanngwe Secondary School in Mianzwi village, Limpopo Province
For media RSVP and interviews:
Humbelani Mutswari
Spokesperson of Mianzwi Career Day
Cell: 076 012 1283
E-mail: Hulisanib@gmail.com
Edwin Luvhimbi
Vhembe Department of Basic Education
Cell: 072 077 1215
