Kuruman schools receive a boost during career exhibition

KURUMAN schools received a cash injection towards improving infrastructure during a career exhibition that was held at Galaletsang Science High School on November 28.

merSETA, through its Auto Engage Youth Empowerment Programme (AEYEP) in partnership with Barolong Ba Ratlou Consulting, hosted the career awareness exhibition to inform high school pupils, especially those with special needs, on possible career choices and to provide them with information and resources. 

AEYEP director Thato Motlhabani handed over R10,000 to six special schools each towards infrastructure development.

Panel discussions covered a range of topics, including learnerships, vocational training,  training pathways, bursaries, internships, apprenticeships, funding and support for pupils with special needs, highly sought-after career paths, and employment prospects within government and state entities.

Pupils were encouraged to break stereotypes against people living with disabilities in the workplace through skills development. 

Author and consultant Bongani Ntuli gave three pupils copies of his book and shared his personal journey, acknowledging the challenges of growing up with a disability.

He emphasised the importance of refusing self-pity, focusing on their abilities and trusting their “unique purpose”.