EQUIPPING LEARNERS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS

November 2024.

Four hundred grade 9 learners from three schools within the Siyancuma Local Municipality have gained essential insights and guidance on their academic and career paths through a comprehensive Career Guidance and Leadership Development Programme, supported by Boikanyo Solar. This initiative aims to equip young learners with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed subject choices that align with their aspirations and potential career goals.

Attended by learners from Bongani High School, Douglas Secondary School, and Riverside High School, the programme provided valuable guidance at a critical stage in their academic journey. Through workshops and interactive sessions, it aimed to empower students to envision and prepare for successful futures.

“We remain committed to empowering youth in our communities by supporting programmes that inspire and guide young learners toward their dreams. By equipping learners with the tools to make well-informed academic choices, we are fostering a generation that is better prepared for meaningful and successful careers,” stated Lesego Mosiane, Community Liaison Officer for Boikanyo Solar.

The programme’s modules, including Knowing Yourself, Subject vs Career Choices, and Journey Mapping, were designed to build self-awareness, clarify the relationship between subjects and career paths, and prepare learners for their futures. Through self-reflection exercises and a career-focused personality test, learners gained insight into their unique strengths and how these align with potential careers.

As Grade 9 learners prepared to choose subjects for Grade 10, they explored how different subject combinations open pathways to various careers, empowering them to make informed choices. The journey mapping component further guided them with a clear roadmap of steps to support their career development.

“Through the programme, I learned the importance of choosing subjects based on my career goals, rather than following friends,” shared Tumeliso Sebolai, a learner from Bongani High School.