Creative talent meets opportunity at Career Expo

The TUT Arts Campus hosted a successful Career Expo on 16 April, giving Faculty of Arts & Design students the chance to connect with industry professionals and potential future employers.

This event, organised in partnership with the Directorate of Cooperative Education, attracted a diverse array of exhibitors, spanning government sectors, industry giants and entrepreneurial ventures.

Student engagement was robust with attendees representing all academic levels and disciplines, notably 932 students registered for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL).

Tsabuki Makou, Employability Practitioner at the Directorate: Cooperative Education, emphasised the significance of this event, marking the second instance of such an expo on the Arts Campus.

“The primary objective was to facilitate meaningful connections between students and industry, thereby enhancing employability and access to professional opportunities. The Directorate and WIL coordinators in the faculty strategically curated exhibitors to align with the faculty’s academic profile as part of its annual series of seven expos across the university,” he said.

Co-sponsored by the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP), the event underscores the faculty’s commitment to WIL, with 33 modules currently integrated into the curriculum.

Dr Herman Botes, Assistant Dean: Teaching and Learning, highlighted the importance of second-year simulation modules in preparing students for their third-year industry placements.

Dr Botes and Makou affirmed that this collaborative initiative strongly supports the university's overarching aim of cultivating entrepreneurial and future-ready graduates.

The event was supported by Tshwane FM featuring engaging interviews with students, staff and exhibitors. Arts & Design students connected with industry professionals at the Career Expo on 16 April, showcasing the Faculty of Arts & Design’s commitment to preparing future-ready graduates through Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and strategic partnerships. 📷Nkhodi Mthimuye