14 to 15 August 2025

Soweto Career Day and Expo 2025

Partake at the 15th Soweto Career Day and Expo, and create an opportunity for the youth of Soweto to connect with industry for career guidance, bursary opportunities and future employment.

Investing today in Soweto’s Future

Unlock endless opportunities and shape the career path for a better future. Join us at Soweto's premier student career expo today. Plant your seed today!

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders today, Soweto Career Day and Expo connects students with dynamic career opportunities right in their community. Explore diverse paths, engage with industry leaders, and unlock your potential to make impactful career choices. Start your journey here and transform your future with tailored resources and passionate support.

Empowering Soweto's Future Leaders at the Soweto Career Day and Expo

Soweto Career Day and Expo is dedicated to opening doors to exciting career opportunities for students in Soweto, South Africa. We provide a dynamic platform where aspiring young minds can connect with industry leaders, gain insights into various professions, and explore their future potential. Our mission is to inspire and guide the next generation towards successful careers by offering them the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

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Unleash Potential

Explore Opportunities at the Soweto Career Day and Expo 2025

This highly anticipated event is one of South Africa’s largest career awareness platforms, drawing thousands of learners, parents, and educators. We are thrilled to invite you to partner, sponsor or exhibit and connect with the next generation of professionals. Let’s chat and see where you fit in best.

Career Workshops

Engage in interactive workshops designed to build essential career skills for future success.

Build Talent Pipelines Early

Engage directly with motivated high school learners who are eager to explore their career options. Establish connections that can lead to internships, learnerships, and apprenticeships, nurturing your future workforce.

Enhance Employer Branding

Showcase your company to over 5,000 attendees, including learners, parents, and educators. Demonstrate your commitment to youth development and position your organization as an employer of choice

One-on-One Career Counseling

Provide personalized advice to the youth of Soweto to help them navigate educational and professional journey effectively.

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Drive Corporate Social Responsibility

Make a meaningful impact by empowering underprivileged youth. Share opportunities, guidance, and inspiration while reinforcing your company’s CSR profile.

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Support Transformation Goals

Align with South Africa’s socio-economic transformation initiatives by investing in youth development. Participating in the expo supports your BBBEE and Socio-Economic Development (SED) objectives, showcasing your leadership in transformation efforts.

A Soweto Success Story

A sincere appreciation to clients who support the Soweto Career Day and Expo

Trusted by Soweto's young talent and South African clients  for 15 years, we connect ambitious students with top career opportunities, fostering growth and success in our vibrant community.

Why Exhibit at the Soweto Career Expo

Soweto Career Day and Expo is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering the youth of Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and career opportunities by bringing together students, educators, and industry leaders. We provide a vibrant space where dreams are nurtured and futures are shaped, offering guidance, inspiration, and resources to help individuals navigate their career paths effectively.

Exhibiting at the Soweto Career Expo provides a unique platform to:

Showcase your organization to career-focused individuals.
Engage directly with a diverse audience eager for inspiration and opportunity
Recruit talented, motivated, and eligible candidates.
Highlight genuine career pathways and opportunities.
Strengthen your brand as a forward-thinking employer addressing future workforce needs.
Connect with skilled candidates and graduates exploring career options.
Reduce recruitment costs and address skills shortages.
Build valuable relationships with other organizations and potential talent

The Career Day and Expo Format

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Interactive Career Workshops

Engage in workshops designed to boost career readiness and provide guidance on various professional paths. These workshops target grades 10 to 12 learners, offering sector specific insights and opportunities. These sessions run parallel with exhibitions.

Two Day Career Expo

Students connect with leading companies and institutions to explore potential career and educational opportunities, from bursary managers, university recruiters, private college representatives, enterprise development officers and sector specific acquisition specialists.

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Insightful Industry Presentations

Students gain insights from industry leaders through presentations that highlight trends and career prospects, as well as empowerment programmes, opportunities for youth with disabilities and skills development programmes for NEET (Not In Employment, Education or Training) Youth

Targeted Participants

Soweto Career Day and Expo is dedicated to shaping the future of South Africa's youth by providing an impactful platform right in the heart of Gauteng. Our annual event brings together students, educators, and industry leaders for an immersive experience in career exploration and skill development.

Exhibitors

Business | Governement Departments | SETAs | Training Institutions | Government Agencies

Audience

Grade 11 and 12 Learners | Disability Schools | Unemployed Youth | In school Youth | FET Students

Sponsorship Opportunities

Careers Inc. offers tailored sponsorship packages designed to align with your goals and interests. Partnering with us not only positions your institution as a key player in education and career development but also allows you to actively contribute to shaping South Africa’s future workforce. By supporting our initiatives, you can inspire and guide the next generation while creating a memorable and educational experience for youth across the country.

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We participated at Soweto Career Day and Expo and the youth of Soweto came in drones, and we were able to share our bursary opportunities to them. Thank you to Career Inc, for such a great opportunity to interact with students from Soweto.

- Jennifer Cohen

Attending the Soweto Career Day and Expo was a turning point for me. I discovered careers I hadn't imagined, and the guidance from professionals was inspiring. It truly set me on a path towards achieving my dreams.

- Sipho Nkosi

Soweto Career Day and Expo was enlightening! I explored diverse career options and gained practical advice from industry leaders. The event has fueled my ambition and clearly defined my career path.

- Lerato Dlamini