August 2025.
Over 500 learners from communities across the Khai-Ma municipal area were given access to professionals, tertiary institutions, and structured future-planning activities at an event held 31 July 2021 in Aggeneys, designed help guide their academic and future career aspirations.
Initiated by a group of solar power plants that support local communities through their overarching socio-economic development programmes, the career expo was further strengthened through collaboration with key stakeholder groups including tertiary institutions, NGOs and industry professionals.
Hosting three local schools and reaching learners from Grade 9 to 12, this annual event once again sought to provide learners with direct exposure to a wide range of career paths, tertiary study opportunities, and structured guidance—helping them make informed decisions that will influence their futures.
“Learners in rural areas like ours often have limited access to real-world career exposure and post-school information. This often leads to low motivation, uncertainty about academic purpose, and high drop-out rates, which is why initiatives like this expo are so critical” explained Harrisinah Theka, Economic Development Manager at Konkoonsies Solar Power, one of the initiatives five funders.
Commenting further on the importance of the expo, she added, “The career expo is not only about sharing information, but also offers tangible tools, role models, and experiences that help learners connect their academic journey to a meaningful future.”
New to this year’s expo was a Vision Board Station where learners were encouraged to creatively express their values, dreams, and goals, helping to internalise their career ambitions in a personal and visual way.
“We are deeply grateful for this annual career expo. It offers our learners hope, vision, and real guidance. When they see professionals and universities engaging with them directly, they begin to believe in their potential,” commented Mr. Muller, Principal of Boesmanland High School.
