Inadequate career guidance for grade 10, 11 and 12 high school learners has led to a myriad of problems in South Africa:

• Learners leave school with only a vague knowledge of employment opportunities.
• Learners have little insight into the most appropriate career direction for their abilities, values and interests.
• Many learners undertake tertiary education irrespective of suitability, leading to high dropout rates in first year (currently running at 35%).
• Many students are virtually unemployable with no post school qualification.
• Many employees are “stuck” in careers to which they are not suited, leading to low morale, de-motivation, poor performance and bad service levels.
• Unhappy employees either leave or are dismissed, costing the business in time and money to recruit and train.
  
  

By implementing a professional career guidance programme in our schools we can help contribute to a better South Africa.

Recognising this, Kutlwano Career Services encourages companies to support our # 1 priority - reducing unemployment and improving the lives of millions of South Africans. As part of your company's CSI initiatives, consider sponsoring a school and help deliver the economic and social benefits that will result.