The Department of Economic Development and Tourism in Collaboration with National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), The National Consumer Commission, Department of Employment and Labour and SEDA conducted a Career, Job Readiness and Entrepreneurial Program on the 30^th May- 03^rd June 2022 at various disadvantage schools around the John Taolo Gaitsewe District.

The purpose of these sessions was to help learners to make a shift from the general understanding of life and work to a more specific understanding of the realistic and practical career options that are available to them and most importantly to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. This intervention was also helping the learner understand their strengths and weaknesses and then match them with their skills so that they can get suitable career choice. 

“Entrepreneurship is not merely starting a new venture; it is a mindset. It requires a certain level of skills to be an entrepreneur. Some people are born with this mindset, others hone their skills and attitude through education and as a department we want learners to know that entrepreneurship can play a pivotal role in the growth of the economy” said Ms Moalekwa from the Economic Empowerment unit in the Department.