Getting the youth working

Youth Employment Indaba hits Durban

THE free three-day inaugural eThekwini Youth Employability Indaba and KZN Career Expo to provide youth with access to employment opportunities, career information, scholarship and bursary information and more is expected to draw 15 000 participants.

The expo runs from May 24 to 26. A joint initiative of eThekwini Municipality, the Durban ICC, eThekwini Maritime Cluster and Independent Media, it is intended to be a one-stop shop of resources catering for the youth, students, aspiring young entrepreneurs and Grades 11 and 12 pupils.

Greg le Roux, group executive of events and membership at Independent Media, said the company would host three conferences over the three days of the event.

The Conversational Corner will see sports and entertainment stars, local heroes and influencers in informal panel discussion with attendees, talking about topics related to paths to success, unlocking opportunities, sporting career opportunities, among others.

“Through the Careers Conference and Career Opportunities programme, the youth will have direct access to key state institutions like the University of KZN, Durban University of Technology, University of Zululand and others. Experts will be giving formal career guidance in nine sectors of industry. And through the self-improvement workshops, we will empower youth with various life skills, tackling aspects like CV-building, interview skills, exam preparation and more,” said Le Roux.

For more information about the event and how to attend, visit www.kzncareerexpo.co.za or check the expo out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: KZNCareerExpo; or contact Mabuyi Mosai at 031 266 9937.