By Loveness Hulwane

"Upskilling our young alumni to be ready for the job market" was the theme of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Job Hunters Market Day which recently took place at the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

The event – organised by the Alumni Relations department in collaboration with the Career Centre – hosted various companies who shared their employment opportunities. They included Tsebokethebe, the Department of Labour, Standard Bank, South African Breweries, TKT Consultancy, First National Bank, Reclifestyle Sports Consultancy and Abundant Human Capital: Mental Health.

Graduates also received information about development programmes, internships, vacation work and possible full-time positions.

NWU alumnus and entrepreneur Katleho Baisang directed the proceedings of the day and Chris Williams, director for student life, welcomed everyone.

Tshepiso Mothupi from the Career Centre shared interviewing and CV writing tips, and career coach Azwi Singo offered a career coaching session.

“It was indeed a good networking session. Our young alumni had the opportunity to listen to empowering motivational talks and to interact with different organisations as potential employers. It is sessions like these that uplift and encourage our students to be optimistic about the future,” says Azwi.

NWU career coach, Azwi Singo.

Tshepiso Mothupi, senior liaison officer at the Career Centre.