Online Reporter
Maria Chiguvari
WESTWOOD College recently held its annual Career Fair, themed “Career Connections: Building Bridges to the Future,” at its campus near Kambuzuma.
The event drew hundreds of students, educational practitioners and parents, showcasing various career options and connecting students with professionals and institutions.
The Career Fair is aimed to expose learners to different career paths, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future.
Mr F Mataruse, the chairperson of the organising committee, highlighted the importance of career fairs.
“A career fair is important because it helps students make informed decisions about their future, learners explore career options, ask questions and understand what skills or subjects are needed for various jobs,” he said.
The event featured talented performances by Westwood College students, including singing, dancing, and speeches, demonstrating creativity, emotions, and skills.
The school Principal Mr James Masangomai was thrilled to see many enthusiastic students, parents and industry professionals gathered together for a noble cause. To show the college’s vision, the principal commended the fair as a testament to the college’s commitment to providing the students with opportunities to explore their passion and interests.
He also encouraged students to be inquisitive and make critical decisions that will shape their future.
Masangomai motivated learners to pursue their dreams and to take full advantage of the career fair.
“As part of our contemporary education strategy, Westwood College has made remarkable strides in helping students acquire driving licenses.
“This year alone, 11 students were able to acquire their provisional driving licences at Belvedere V.I.D. Moreso, learners were helped recording music, entrepreneurships and other life skills.
“The college has also registered undisputed success in conventional sporting activities such as soccer, netball, volleyball, basketball, cricket as well as athletics.”
The guest of honour Mrs Mangwiro capped the event. She said the school for the outstanding organising skills, punctuality, state-of-art infrastructure as well as dedicated staff.
She also praised the college for organising such a unique event that complements the thrust of the Heritage Based Curriculum.
The event included an exhibition like Africa University, Arrupe Jesuit University, Belvedere Technical Teachers College, TelOne Centre for Learning, Havenhill Business Academy, Claremont Business School, to mention but a few.
Mr Maturure from International Study Agency commended the event’s success, praising Westwood College for providing a platform for informed career decisions.
“Thank you Westwood College. You know it is not an easy task for an individual to choose an informed career pathway.
“Otherwise, most people lose their precious time and opportunities in life on unguided career decisions.
“We enjoyed a rare opportunity you presented to us and our kids.”
The college has embarked on a historical international trip to Mozambique, toured Kariba and plans are underway to visit Zanzibar early next year.
Learners at Westwood College can participate in various indoor activities such as entrepreneurship, karate, quiz, drama, music, darts, table tennis, robotics, chess, debate among others.
The college, through its boarding and day school, is offering quality education in arts, commercials, sciences and foreign languages at affordable tuition.
Mathew Masinge