Career exposure in action

Career Guidance Fairs

OCG brings learners, professionals, educational institutions and employers together so young people can explore careers, ask questions and access guidance resources in one place.

4 Fairs conducted

3,000+ Students attended

1,000+ Career guides distributed

Documented fair history

Fair highlights

Each fair creates a practical space for career conversations, information sharing, role modelling and direct interaction with learners.

2018

OCG Career Guidance Fair

4th Career Guidance Fair - 2018

Theme Career Guidance and Counselling; a missing piece in our Education system

Date25 May 2018

VenueMasintha Ground, Kawale

The fourth documented fair brought students, professionals, institutions and career guidance resources together in a practical one-stop environment.

Highlights

1,000+ career guides distributed
Computer-based assessments available
Career counsellors on site
Career information booths
Professional networking
Educational exhibits

Gallery

6 additional images

2016

OCG Career Guidance Fair

2nd Career Guidance Fair - 2016

Theme Career misconception; a barrier to a brighter future for many youth in Malawi

Date21 May 2016

VenueMusic Crossroads Malawi, Area 23

The second documented career fair continued OCG’s public career-guidance outreach, using motivational and creative activities to challenge career misconceptions.

Highlights

Drama
Motivation talks
Poems
Music
Dances and other youth activities

2015

OCG Career Guidance Fair

1st Career Guidance Fair - 2015

Theme Career decision, a crisis among the youth

Date16 May 2015

VenueMusic Crossroads Malawi, Area 23

The first documented OCG Career Guidance Fair brought learners together for career information, motivational talks and youth-focused activities.

Highlights

Drama
Motivation talks
Poems
Music
Dances and other youth activities

What learners can expect

A practical career-information environment.

Career fairs create space for learners to ask questions, compare pathways and interact directly with institutions and professionals.

Career information booths

Professional networking

Educational exhibits

Computer-based assessments

Career counsellors on site

Bring career guidance closer to learners.

Schools, institutions and organisations can work with OCG on career fairs, talks and role-modelling activities.

Work with OCG