Successful Katutura Career Fair hosted
Young Achievers praised for event
The event is aimed at offering equal opportunities and inspiring young individuals from vulnerable backgrounds.
The Young Achievers Empowerment Group successfully organised the seventh edition of the Katutura Career Fair, aiming to inspire and empower the youth in the area.Established in 2004 by Pandu Hailonga in Windhoek's Shandumbala suburb, the organisation's primary goal is to instil vision and purpose among young individuals in the community. The event took place at the Habitat Research Centre in Soweto, marking the first career fair since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The event welcomed high school learners from surrounding areas, aiming to bridge the gap and offer equal opportunities for learners from vulnerable backgrounds.
"We decided to host this fair in the heart of the community to provide equal opportunities for all," said Elizabeth Djuulume, one of the organisers.
The fair exposed participants to various industries, encouraging engagement and networking opportunities with companies and institutions showcasing their services and available career options.
Learners expressed heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity, with many admitting to never having attended career fairs before, despite being on the verge of matriculation. The initiative motivated them and helped them better understand what they wanted to study, setting clearer goals for their educational and professional journeys.
"I am so grateful because this fair gave me clarity about my dream of wanting to become an accountant and now also gave me the tools and the ideas to know how to go about achieving my dreams. I am so grateful and hope that there will be more to come in future," said 17-year-old Diana Garoes from Augustineum Secondary School.
Exhibitors included First National Bank, BDO, the justice ministry, Limkokwing College, Namibian Correctional Services and the National Training Authority, among others.