FutureMe held their first World of Work (WoW) festival on 25 November at Christel House School in Cape Town. The social enterprise, aimed at addressing the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa, introduced the festival as an interactive event for learners and employers to gain first-hand exposure to a vast array of careers and employers.
Premier of the Western Cape - Helen Zille attending the FutureMe - World of Work (WoW) festival, addressing the children with her powerful speech: “every opportunity you use, and you use well, opens the door to the next opportunity.” – Helen Zille
Children arriving from various high schools to learn about future career choices options at the FutureMe - World of Work (WoW) festival. Each child received a lunch pack sponsored by Spar.
Emile Jansen from – Heal the Hood Project on stage, performing for the children attending the FutureMe - World of Work (WoW) festival.
Premier of the Western Cape - Helen Zille with the Investec mentor team whom attended the FutureMe - World of Work (WoW) festival, at Christel House.
Premier of the Western Cape - Helen Zille with (on right) Co-founder of FutureMe - Nicky van Hille opening the FutureMe - World of Work (WoW) festival.
From left to right: Ursula Cooper (Co-founder FutureMe), Nicky Sheridan (CEO at Christel House High School), Helen Zille (Premier of the Western Cape), Nicky van Hille (Co-founder FutureMe), Lindy Dlamini (Co-founder FutureMe), Michelle Sprackett (Co-founder FutureMe), Lauren Theron (Implementation Manager at FutureMe), Debbie Schafer (Provincial Minister (MEC) for Education Western Cape).
Children eager to learn more about the world of world at the KPMG stand, FutureMe - World of Work (WoW) festival on Friday, 25 November 2016
