15th Annual Soweto Careers & Skills Summit Expo 2026 Banner
South African students

22–24 JULY 2026 • ORLANDO COMMUNITY HALL, SOWETO

From Information to Transformation

Building Career Resource Centers for Every School

Join South Africa's first high-impact installation event replacing once-off expos with sustainable systems

107
Days
3
Hours
40
Minutes
21
Seconds
30+
Schools Equipped
150+
Teachers Certified
200+
Active Partnerships

WHO'S JOINING US

Sectors Building the Bridge

A diverse coalition of stakeholders committed to transforming career guidance in South African schools

Education

Education

Schools, SMTs & SGBs

Corporate

Corporate

HR, CSI & ESG Teams

Government

Government

SETAs & Departments

Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies

Industry Associations

Employment Agencies

Employment Agencies

Recruitment Partners

NGOs & NPOs

NGOs & NPOs

Community Partners

CAREER PATHWAYS

Industries Represented

Connect with opportunities across South Africa's key economic sectors

Engineering

Healthcare

Finance

Technology

Manufacturing

Mining

Agriculture

Hospitality

Construction

Retail

Logistics

Creative Arts

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THE CHALLENGE

South Africa's youth don't need pamphlets. They need a system.

We face a paradox: high youth unemployment alongside critical skills shortages. The gap isn't just about jobs—it's about access to information, trusted partnerships, and guidance systems.

Current career expos are superficial, exclusive, and offer no follow-through. Students attend once, collect pamphlets, and return to schools with no sustainable support.

OUR SOLUTION

Information

Current, verified opportunities organized in accessible binders—bursaries, learnerships, skills programs, and career pathways updated throughout the year.

Partnerships

Direct contacts with 7+ organizations per school—corporates, SETAs, professional bodies, and training providers with signed commitment agreements.

Capacity

Teachers trained and certified as "Opportunity Navigators" with digital literacy, verification skills, and coaching systems to guide students effectively.

Participant Stories Coming Soon

Be among the first participants to experience this initiative on 22–24 July 2026 at Orlando Community Hall, Soweto — and share your story.

Be Part of the Solution

Join us in building sustainable career guidance systems that transform lives and close the opportunity gap in South African schools.

Secure Your School's Spot

Only 30 schools selected • Applications close 30 April 2026

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