Authored by: Captain SA
In a powerful community initiative, Gauteng Young Vision and the Winnie Mandela Library partnered with the Department of Labour, the Department of Social Development, and SA Rainbow News to host a Career Guidance and Job Readiness Workshop yesterday at the Winnie Mandela Library in Tembisa. The free workshop provided essential career and job readiness training to empower youth in the community.
#YouthEmpowerment #JobReadiness
The workshop, targeting individuals aged 18 and above, focused on equipping participants with practical skills, including how to draft a professional CV, fill out Z83 forms, craft compelling application letters, and prepare for job interviews. In addition to job readiness, participants also gained insights into entrepreneurship and accessing social development resources.
#CareerGuidance #SkillsDevelopment
Mpho Matsaneng from Tswelopele, Tembisa, shared her experience, saying, “I heard about the workshop through the community WhatsApp group and wanted to explore what this season holds for us as young people.” She found the session highly beneficial, particularly learning how to draft a CV professionally. “The old way of drafting CVs was emphasized, and I found that approach insightful and timeless,” she added.
#CVWriting #Empowerment
Another participant, Dikeledi Setshego, a 23-year-old from Winnie Mandela Zone 7, expressed her excitement about the program. “I wanted to know more about career guidance and job readiness, and this workshop delivered. I now have the confidence to create a professional CV and know how to present myself when applying for jobs, especially for government vacancies,” she said.
#JobOpportunities #FutureReady
Social workers from the Department of Social Development also provided guidance on utilizing resources like community customer centers to tap into opportunities. Mpho noted how impactful this advice was in encouraging youth to be proactive and take advantage of available support systems.
#SocialDevelopment #ProactiveYouth
Dikeledi highlighted the workshop’s broader impact, saying, “The training helped address unemployment challenges and gave me hope. Learning is a skill, and gaining knowledge is power. For many of us, we didn’t know where to start with job hunting or CV writing, but now we have direction.”
#KnowledgeIsPower #CommunityGrowth
In addition to career readiness programs, Gauteng Young Vision and the Winnie Mandela Library also offer tutorial classes at the library. These classes aim to support students academically, and tutors and students are still invited to join the program. This initiative further demonstrates the organizations’ commitment to empowering the community through education and skills development.
#EducationMatters #TutorSupport
The collaborative efforts of Gauteng Young Vision, Winnie Mandela Library, and their partners highlight the importance of community-based programs in addressing youth unemployment and fostering empowerment. By providing these resources, they aim to build a brighter future for the youth of Tembisa and beyond.
#YouthDevelopment #CommunityImpact
For more information about upcoming workshops, tutorial classes, or how to join these initiatives, contact SA Rainbow News at info@sarainbownews.co.za or WhatsApp +27 81 375 3498.
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