Career Services in South Africa

Career Services shape how graduates contribute to society by providing a vital link between work and study. In countries like South Africa, funding for these services is limited, so it’s especially important for career service champions to take action within their universities.

In this webinar you’ll learn:

• How educators are preparing students for today’s workplace?
• What options are available to career service champions in SA?
• Recommendations and resources for enhancing career services

Our panel of higher education experts will share practical information and global examples to support institutions that want to improve the employability of both gender.

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Fundiswa Nofemela is the Director of Co-Operative Education at Mangosuthu University of Technology in Durban, South Africa. Dr. Fundiswa earned her Doctorate in Education from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. As a member of SASCE, she advocates and promotes cooperative education throughout Southern Africa, linking academic institutions, the business world, and community organizations.
• Jim Beirne has taught and provided career advice to Washington University students, alums, and colleagues for 18 years. He has been a member of the Global Curriculum Innovation Advisory Board of the Future Talent Council, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the past Associate Dean of the Olin Business School, and the Director of the Weston Career Center, amongst others.
• Amy Refaat is the webinar moderator for this session as well as Senior Private Sector Specialist for IFC’s Vitae program for employability in higher education.
  
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