The Khomas Regional Council has made history by launching its first-ever career fair, aptly themed ‘Inspired for tomorrow’.
This event marks a significant milestone, as it consolidates all the career fairs previously held in schools, providing learners with a comprehensive platform to explore their prospects.
The official inauguration of the career fair was presided over by governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua, who is at the helm of the Khomas region.
In her address at the ceremony,
McLeod-Katjirua emphasised the importance of the theme of the event.
She expressed her belief that the diverse range of exhibitors present would ignite inspiration among learners, guiding them towards making career choices that align with both their aspirations and the
broader developmental goals of the
nation.
“The Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture aims to contribute to a holistic education to equip learners for successful future careers and enabling them to lead happy and meaningful lives, contributing to the community and society,” she said.
She added that, with the fast-changing jobs and hypercompetitive working environment, events such as this contribute to yielding relevant strategic insights for all stakeholders, government, employers and learners to bring more value to the interview table and to the employer, as well as to thrive in their jobs, as it sheds light on how employers and the university can attract and retain them.
“I urge all learners here to become future-ready. Our country’s vision for 2030 clearly states that Namibia will be an industrialised and prosperous nation that is developed by her resources,” she said.
Emily Nangacovie, the head girl of Chairman Mao Zedong High School, shared her perspective on this significant event, underscoring its significance for her generation.
She noted that many young learners are currently grappling with confusion regarding their future career paths and require guidance.
The career fair offers a valuable opportunity for them to gain clarity and direction, ultimately helping them to make informed decisions about their futures.
“Career fairs are very important because they help us decide what we want to be in the future, and a lot of pupils think they know what they want to be, but they are not sure. They mostly follow what their parents tell them,” she told Youth Corner.
Rudolph Mupunga told this publication that he came to the career fair to seek opportunities to understand how he
would pursue his dreams, as well as to understand how some companies work.
“This career fair has motivated me
and opened my eyes. I am inspired because I have heard wise words from different people who have gone the tough road in this journey, and those people are doing so well in life,” he said.
Mupunga, who is inspired by his hardworking father, said such events should be hosted every two months so that learners can study hard and give their testimonies.
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