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Introduction
It is with great profound gratitude in presenting this report with effect from 2014 Academic
and Entrepreneurial Seminar, hosted at Saul Tsotetsi Sport Centre.
Despite many challenges, we can proudly say that we have managed to make a positive
impact in helping to add value to the good image of our beloved district.
Although a lot of time has been exhausted in trying to get the necessary support from various
departments, in the end we strategically started to implement the programme at an opportune
time. Having achieved that through selfless and great sense of loyalty as well as patriotism
towards our community, we hope we will get the necessary assistance in terms of funding and
formal acknowledgements.
Through the process of navigation and exploration, we found Rising Generation Foundation
as an appropriate organizing principle. It’s a legacy project of a high calling to serve the
community with a great sense of selflessness loyalty and with integration. It is geared to bring
back the human dignity and restore a sense of well-being.
The Rising Generation Foundation is a concept that is educational in scope and community
based in character.
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Event Overview
1. Who was there?
Thuli Sithole (Miss SA 2005); entrepreneur, motivational speaker and life coach.
Dr. Vincent Gololo (CSIR); engineering speaker
Mpho Masiu(AngloGold Ashanti); applied science speaker
Bonolo Mochubele; SEDA speaker
Charles Mofulatsi (MD The Visionary Periscope); Editor and Poet
150+ students (60% where matriculants)
4 Educational Institutions; VUT, UP, Boston College & Sedibeng College.
2. What was the event about?
The aim of the event was to make learners aware of the requirements, training, and
practical nature of different occupations. To ensure that the learners are taking the
appropriate subjects for their intended the career choice and have ultimately chosen
careers which are in line with their strengths and interests.
On the day of the event, four speakers from different career fields, namely; medicine &
pharmaceutical, applied science & engineering, accounting & finance, and marketing &
management, conveyed a speech to the learners/youth regarding what the different careers
entails. There was also one main speaker whom motivated the learners/youth with the
theme “Unleashing You Full Potential”.
3. Where did the event take place?
Saul Tsotetsi Sport Centre (Main Hall), Zone 14 Sebokeng.
4. When did the event take place?
The event was on the 10th
of May 2014
Due to unforeseen reasons the event started a bit later than expected. (11h00-15h00)
5. Why was the event scheduled?
Government schools aim to provide learners with the opportunity to put theory into
practice. Thus we (RGF) are concerned that majority of the learners are not aware of
what their choice of career actually entails in practice. We therefore organised and
hosted an event to expose learners to the realities of the different careers.
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Quotes from Attendees:
“What you did helped and opened our eyes as constructors of future
South Africans”.
“Do this 4 times in a year! I loved it”.
“Fantastic, please include more institutions, invite authors and include
entertainment industry”.
Lesson learnt/desired
Resourcefulness and efficiency (operating from a zero budget)
Starting small and growing big as opposed to starting big and growing smaller
Raising awareness (General students, organizations, various departments, districts and
outside stakeholders).
Peoples professional skills (how to approach facilitators)
Proactive measures (always have plan B and plan C in case of any unexpected events)
Helped to establish future plans
Short Comings
Lack of recognition (formal and informal)
Findings and Recommendations
No synergy between various departments
Convener
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LM Moroe
