OUR STORY
About the Expo
15 years of connecting Soweto's youth with opportunity. South Africa's most impactful careers, skills summit & expo — Re-Imagined for 2026.
WHO WE ARE
Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Opportunity
The SOWETO CAREERS & SKILLS SUMMIT EXPO is South Africa's premier annual platform dedicated to connecting learners, graduates, and youth with employers, training institutions, SETAs, and government departments — all under one roof.
Now in its 15th year, the event has evolved into a powerful 3-day ecosystem: a Leadership Conference, a Career Day, and a Skills & Entrepreneurship Summit — each designed to serve a specific audience with targeted programming and real opportunities.
Our Mission
To eradicate youth unemployment by creating direct access to career guidance, skills training, and employment opportunities.
Our Vision
A South Africa where every young person has the information, skills, and connections to build a meaningful future.
OUR JOURNEY
15 Years of Impact
From a small community event to South Africa's most impactful youth careers & skills platform
1st Annual Soweto Career Day
Launched with 5 exhibitors and 200 learners at a local community hall.
Expanded to 2 Days
Added a dedicated Skills Summit day, reaching 1,000+ youth annually.
Government Partnership
Formal partnerships with the Department of Education and 3 SETAs.
Virtual Pivot
Successfully moved online during COVID-19, reaching 3,000+ youth digitally.
3-Day Format Launched
Introduced the Leadership Conference on Day 1, creating a full ecosystem event.
15th Anniversary Edition
The biggest edition yet — 3 days, 5,000+ youth, 50+ exhibitors, Re-Imagined.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT
Meet Our Team
Passionate professionals dedicated to transforming youth futures in Soweto and beyond
Team Profiles Coming Soon
Our dedicated team works tirelessly behind the scenes to make the SOWETO CAREERS & SKILLS SUMMIT EXPO possible. Team profiles will be added here soon.
SUPPORTED BY
Our Key Partners
PHOTO GALLERY
Moments From Past Events
A glimpse into the energy, impact, and community of the Soweto Career Day & Expo
Exhibitor Stands — Career Expo Floor
Crowd at the Expo Floor
Youth Engaging at the Expo
Youth Engagement at Exhibitor Stands
Mercedes-Benz SA — Exhibitor Presence
Expo Hall — Wide View
Career Guidance — Youth in Discussion
Soweto Careers Expo — Highlights
Be Part of the 15th Edition
Whether you're a learner, graduate, employer, or sponsor — there's a place for you at the SOWETO CAREERS & SKILLS SUMMIT EXPO 2026.