Online ReporterSharon Jiyamwa
Herald Reporter
THE Zimpapers Junior Media Club participated in the Hatcliffe Educational Development Centre career day on Friday as part of the media house’s flagship youth empowerment initiative.
This was also part of the firm’s commitment to nurturing young talent, promoting media literacy and investing in the future of Zimbabwe’s youth.
The school’s principal, Ms Albertina Rosemary Bwititi, said she initiated the careerday to expose learners to vast career opportunities available to them.
“We initiated this Career Day after noticing many of our former students with good passes roaming around the area doing nothing.
“Our objective is to ensure that our learners study with intention, understand the career options available to them and know exactly what to do as soon as they finish school.”
At the event, the Junior Media Club gave learners a unique opportunity to interact with Zimpapers media professionals and gain insights into opportunities within the media industry, including journalism, photography, broadcasting, digital content creation, public relations, graphic design and marketing.
Speaking at the event, Zimpapers representative Ishmael Ndovu said confidence was a key requirement for one to be a news reporter.
“You should have a nose for news to identify a story and a passion for reporting, to be able to speak on radio or television,” he said.
Zimpapers joined more than 20 other professionals, including doctors, pilots, nurses, teachers, police officers, soldiers, firefighters, and construction engineers, to articipate in the career day.
The company exhibited through Typocrafters, its stationery arm, which showcased exercise books and other school supplies to students and teachers
The event also saw Zimpapers corporate communications and sustainability manager, Mrs Pauline Matanda, introduce the Junior Media Club at the school.
