Edu-Career

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions your child will make.  Their choice of career will affect every area of their life.  It is important that you understand the anxiety your child faces during this period, and that you can provide them with the support they need to make the final decision.

South Africa has a 55% youth unemployment rate and those with diplomas and certain degrees are struggling to get work due to the fact that they selected something that was already flooded in the South African economy.

• Weekly report (every 2 weeks) about career and study opportunities, the report will contain up to date information that can help learners make career decision.
• The information is prepared by qualified experts i.e. former teachers, tertiary education specialists, business experts and will cover the following topics:
• Identify the scares skills or skills shortages in South Africa;
• Link the subject choices, tertiary training, cost and other requirements needed to qualify for in the various careers.
• Qualifications needed for these skills and where to go to get these skills;
• Identify Universities and other tertiary institutions that offer the identified tertiary qualifications and provide financial and other support to prospective candidates.
• NSFAS how it works;
• Student Loans how to apply and criteria;
• Scarce skills needed abroad;
• Bursaries offered from companies;
• Government internships offered in the Western Cape
• Learnerships and apprenticeships offered.
• Identify financial aid institutions
• Edu-Career will also offer learners/parents Access to career counselling from former teachers, tertiary education specialists and business experts.  Parents and learners can interact with a Edu-Career specialist via email directly.
• Service is for grade 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 learners
• Service cost R 290 per learner for one year (1 year) full access.
• Register your personal email address as well so that you can track your child's progress.