Glendale High launches career club
Glendale High pupils hang out with officers from the Westridge fire station at the launch of the school's career club on Monday, May 26.
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Glendale High in Rocklands launched its career club on Monday, May 26, as part of the Western Cape Government’s growth for jobs (G4J) strategy.
“The primary aim is to connect learners with the world of work and improve their access to economic opportunities and employability. This is achieved by enhancing career preparation and work-readiness skills through life orientation classes and extracurricular activities,” said school’s Alieya Yaghya.
Glendale High teachers and care and support assistants with representatives of False Bay College, College of Cape Town, ABSA Westgate Mall, Amandla Development and the City of Cape Town who provided key career guidance to pupils.
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The career club introduced pupils to further education, apprenticeships, vocational training, entrepreneurship and job opportunities.
Pupils interacted with representatives from the City’s Fire and Rescue Service, and nature reserve departments, False Bay College, College of Cape Town, ABSA Westgate Mall and Amandla Development.
From left Grade 9 pupils Ferial Dollie, Lyle Le Keur, Anida Mantwane and Tadiwa Pirisiki visited the College of Cape Town stand at the career club launch on Monday, May 26.
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They also posed questions to and gained practical insights from former pupils who are entrepreneurs.
“These interactions allow learners to ask questions, gain practical insights, and begin to envision their own career journeys. The event also highlights the importance of networking, mentorship, and making informed decisions about future pathways,” said Ms Yaghya.
The G4J strategy aims to increase economic growth in the province between four to six percent by 2023.
“Career clubs are a key vehicle for this strategy, aiming to increase career awareness among learners, enhance career exploration and higher education aspiration, develop community and industry partnerships, expand professional and mentor networks and consolidate and strengthen career planning and support within the school curriculum,” she said.