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The Citizen
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
eMalahleni learners get career boost
Emalahleni Local Municipality Youth Desk hosted a successful career exhibition at the Witbank Dam, bringing together over 400 learners from across the municipality. The event on May 23 aimed to provide young learners with access to career guidance, educational opportunities, and exposure to various industries. Executive Mayor Clr Vusi Nhlapho delivered the keynote address, emphasising the municipality's commitment to creating platforms that expose the youth to real opportunities for growth and development. 'When we invest in our youth, we are investing in the future of eMalahleni,' Clr Nhlapho said. 'Through initiatives like this Career Expo, we are planting seeds of ambition, exposing young people to real-world possibilities, and reminding them that their dreams are valid and achievable.' Youth Development Coordinator Itumeleng Kabini outlined the purpose of the day and delivered a powerful motivational message, encouraging learners to take initiative in building their futures. 'It's time for you to take charge of your future,' Itumeleng urged. 'Explore the opportunities, ask questions, and seize the chances that come your way.' The event featured a walkabout session where learners interacted with various institutions and companies, including Nkangala TVET College, the University of Pretoria, and Eskom. Young professionals Ursula Ntuli and Mthuthuzela Mahlangu also shared their experiences, inspiring learners to pursue their dreams. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Kuwait Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Zain recognized for empowering national talent in private sector
Company recently participated in AUM's annual Career Expo KUWAIT: Zain received a recognition from the American University of the Middle East (AUM) in appreciation of its ongoing efforts to empower the local job market with skilled national talent capable of leading Kuwait's digital future. The recognition was presented during the university's annual Excellence Awards ceremony honoring leading companies, held at the Cultural Center on its Egaila campus. During the event, Tareq Al-Othman, Chairman of HumanSoft Holding, presented the award to Hamad Al-Musaibeeh, Corporate Relations Department Manager at Zain Kuwait, in recognition of the company's continuous support of the AUM Career Expo. Zain recently sponsored the expo's 11th edition, which was also attended by AUM President, Prof Dr Georges Yahchouchi. The award highlights the strength of the long-standing partnership between Zain and AUM, and Zain's strategic role in consistently attracting and developing national talent for the private sector. This contribution helps strengthen the presence of local competencies in the job market, especially in skillsets related to STEM. Zain expressed its gratitude to AUM for this recognition, viewing it as a meaningful acknowledgment from one of the country's leading academic institutions of the company's role in supporting the development of both education and human capital, two key pillars for advancing Kuwait's economy. Al-Othman honors Al-Musaibeeh in recognition of Zain's excellence in attracting national talents to the private sector. Zain recently participated in the 11th AUM Career Expo, organized by the university's Career Development and Placement Center (Tawteen), under the theme 'We Believe in Talents, We Create Opportunities'. The event stands as one of the largest and most prominent career fairs in Kuwait, with participation from over 55 local and international organizations offering more than 300 job opportunities for graduates and job seekers. At its dedicated booth, Zain showcased its recruitment policy and available career opportunities, while also introducing university students to its Future University Network (FUN) internship program, aimed at providing hands-on experience from the actual workplace environment. Through such initiatives, Zain aims to energize the local labor market, foster the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and enable young people to find career paths that match their ambitions and capabilities, ultimately contributing to the national economy and boosting national talent participation in Kuwait's private sector.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Career expo guides Lafayette 8th graders in future careers
LAFAYETTE, La. () — , in collaboration with the , , , and the , hosted a aimed at introducing Lafayette Parish 8th graders to a wide range of career opportunities. Approximately 1,300 students are expected to attend throughout the day, engaging in hands-on career exploration activities with nearly 70 participating vendors. The event is designed to help students start thinking about their future careers early by connecting them with professionals and employers across multiple industries. Adrienne Auzenne, the Communications Coordinator for the Acadiana Workforce Solutions Board spoke about the Career Expo. 'It's good to start in 8th because it's also when they begin high school, they're going to start selecting electives and focusing on that career path that they want to enter', Auzenne said. 'So, we just found that 8th grade is a good point of transition to provide them with information on future careers.' She says this was the second time they held a Career Expo. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'This year we expanded it because we have more of a demand and we've been getting requests to provide this in other areas. So we are going to have more upcoming career events,' she said. 'My favorite part is watching the kids explore the different careers and seeing them learn the different facets of the careers and what they have and opportunities that they may not know exists.' Tennis Toups, a student at Broussard Middle School says she visited the medical assistant station, and it was interactive. She aspires to be in the medical field. Brennan Blakney, another student at Broussard Middle School said he would like to be a music teacher. Avery Guzzardo, a student at Youngsville Middle School wishes to have a career in sports broadcasting or sports medicine. 'My experience here was awesome. Like there's a lot of new cultures and a lot of new experiences. I got to see a lot of friendly people that I got to just meet and be able to take a look into their every day and what they're able to do,' said Guzzardo. 'I got to play fun games. We had races with medicine cups, and it was so funny. All the people are so very nice. It's so funny.' Jori Mothers, a student at Youngsville Middle School, highlighted his favorite experience was doing CPR on a baby. He wishes to be a firefighter. 'We also have a summer program where they do more career exploration, and it's geared towards high school and early college students. So, we have different activities for the youth that fall under our organization. So, what's next is having parents keep an eye out for programs that offer more opportunities for their kids, not just ours, but just anything in the area.' said Auzenne. Lightning strikes Lafayette home, igniting fire witnessed by workers 'Luigi the Musical,' about accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, to debut in San Francisco Career expo guides Lafayette 8th graders in future careers $2K tip helps West Virginia server reach for her dreams Michelle Obama: 'Everybody would know' if my marriage was in trouble Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Greater Minden unites for job fair and resource expo
MINDEN, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with local schools and organizations around Caddo Parish for their upcoming job fair. Attendees will have the chance to meet with representatives from various industries, learn about job openings, and gain insights into different career paths. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to make a career change, the event is promoted as an excellent opportunity to explore your options and network with potential employers. Caddo Schools was seeking 'great people who love kids' during annual job fair The fair's partnerships include Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC), the City of Minden, LA, Webster Parish Schools, the Coordinating & Development Corporation, and the Louisiana Workforce Commission. This Job Fair and Career Expo will be held on Tuesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minden Civic Center. If you have any questions about the event or would like more information, you can reach out to the Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce via email at info@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hawaii Career Expo to feature over 100 government, private employers
STAR-ADVERTISER Dylan Humphreys, left, filled out an application for RevoluSun while conferring with his aunt Jere Humphreys during the 2023 Hawaii Career Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. STAR-ADVERTISER Dylan Humphreys, left, filled out an application for RevoluSun while conferring with his aunt Jere Humphreys during the 2023 Hawaii Career Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The Hawaii Career Expo scheduled for Wednesday at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall will feature many of the state's top employers, including city and state government agencies looking to fill positions with displaced federal workers. A free event, sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, and presented by Star Events, the job fair is open to all job-seekers and allows talented candidates to meet hiring managers from a variety of companies, the military and government departments at more than 100 booths, organizers said. With the recent downsizing in the U.S. government, this week's Career Expo will also give former federal workers an opportunity to learn about dozens of Honolulu and state of Hawaii agencies that are in the market for skilled employees. 'The City & County of Honolulu are actively recruiting displaced federal employees and professionals from non-governmental organizations impacted by federal funding cuts. To streamline hiring, the City's Department of Human Resources is implementing expedited recruitment measures, ' Star Events Director Denise Ching said. 'In a similar initiative, the state is also prioritizing the recruitment of highly skilled professionals in several areas. These job categories include program specialists, information technology, finance, budget management, engineering, infrastructure development, human resources, accounting, social services and more. Hawaii government has approximately 4, 000 vacancies, which accounts for about 24 % of state positions, ' she said. The Career Expo is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Attendees may present a printed copy of their resume at the front door for free admission. Preregistration is recommended at. Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. 1 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
