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Science & Career Expo 2014

Over 700 learners in Bahananwa and over 800 in Seotlong and Mphahlele, with nine exhibitors and a keynote from Sunbird Energy's executive chairman.

· 3 min read · Science & Career Expo

This year's Science and Career Exhibition started off at Bahananwa circuit in Limpopo. The event is meant to expose learners to a variety of careers based on the subjects that are studied in school. Corporates volunteer their staff and time to come and exhibit the work they do, and give advice on how to grow into a career in their field.

Over 700 learners attended the Bahananwa event, with nine exhibitors showing off some of the work that they do. Organisations that participated included Consmuch, Village Main Reef, Sunbird Energy, the Mining Qualifications Authority, the Limpopo Economic Development Agency, the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, BOSTEC, Architektonia and Lephalale FET. Dr Setwaba joined the exhibitors and spoke to the learners about being a clinical psychologist.

He encouraged the learners not to be limited by their circumstances, but to follow their passion.

Kerwin Rana, executive chairman of Sunbird Energy, was the main speaker. He encouraged the learners to work hard and dream big, and spoke to them about not being limited by their circumstances but following their passion.

The Mphahlele and Seotlong Science and Career Expo followed soon afterwards, attracting over 800 learners.

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