The onset of the South African winter is also that time of the year when thousands of learners have to decide what to do with their futures and apply for study at higher education institutions. Making these choices a bit easier, academics from The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Tourism Management made a significant impact at the UNISA Community Career Fair held at Seabe High School at the beginning of May 2025. Not only did they inform, but they also inspired more than 1 200 Grade 11 and 12 learners to consider careers in tourism and hospitality.
Led by the Department's Drs Madiseng Phori and Malefane Monyane, with support from the Faculty of Management Sciences’ Senior Marketer, Suzette Landman, the TUT team showcased diverse career pathways through interactive exhibitions and presentations, which included Tourism Management, Events Management, as well as Casino and Resort Management.
Key highlights during the Community Fair included fun activities and positive interaction with learners who demonstrated keen interest in TUT’s programmes, particularly the work-integrated learning opportunities. The team also supplied comprehensive information and brochures from TUT’s Information Centre to them for further use and reference.
In addition to motivating and inspiring the learners, the event contributed to strengthening ties with educators and UNISA representatives, with a view to future collaboration.
“This fair was a golden opportunity to ignite passion for tourism among the rural youth. Many learners were surprised by the extent of the careers our industry offers,” said the team.
A thousand plus learners attended the UNISA Community Career Fair, held at Seabe High School at the beginning of May 2025.
