Free Attendance · Grades 10–12 & Youth
Gqeberha Career Day & Expo
One Summit. Four Events.
All Running Concurrently.
The Gqeberha Careers & Skills Youth Empowerment Summit 2026 brings together a Teacher Conference, Career Guidance sessions, an Entrepreneurship Summit, and a Skills Expo — all running simultaneously over both days as a collaborative ecosystem of opportunity.
Day 1 — Conference & Career Expo
Wednesday, 23 June 2026
Day 2 — SMME Forum & Entrepreneurship Skills Expo
Thursday, 24 June 2026
Gqeberha Career Day & Expo
The Gqeberha Career Day & Expo — Day 1: Conference & Career Expo
The main expo opens in full force on Day 1, welcoming Grade 10–12 learners. Young people will have direct access to exhibitors across dedicated industry zones, participate in guided career guidance sessions, and explore a wide range of educational and employment pathways. A highlight of the day is the Disability Inclusion zone — designed to ensure the event is welcoming and accessible to all, with tailored resources, assistive technology demonstrations, and direct engagement with organisations specialising in inclusive hiring, skills development, and support services.
Who Should Attend
Key Highlights
Industry Exhibitor Zones
Direct access to exhibitors across dedicated sectors and industries.
Guided Career Sessions
Structured career guidance sessions helping learners explore pathways and subject choices.
Disability Inclusion Zone
Tailored resources, assistive tech demos and inclusive hiring organisations — ensuring no young person is left behind.
Bursary & Financial Aid
Dedicated zone for bursary providers, financial aid and further study opportunities.
Event Details
| Event Type | Career Expo & Guidance Sessions |
| Day | Day 1 — Wednesday, 23 June 2026 |
| Primary Audience | Grade 10–12 learners (priority group) |
| Exhibitor Zones | Multiple dedicated industry zones |
| Career Guidance | Guided sessions with career advisors |
| Disability Inclusion | Dedicated zone with assistive tech demos & inclusive hiring orgs |
| Bursary Zone | Direct access to bursary and financial aid information |
| Admission Cost | FREE for all learners and students |
| Transport | Sponsorship available for learner transport (see sponsors) |
Skills Expo: Building Capacity for the Future
Across both days, the Skills Expo showcases practical pathways for youth to gain technical and vocational training — including artisanal skills, digital literacy, and green technology. Attendees discover SETA-accredited courses, YES Programme opportunities, learnerships, internships, reskilling & upskilling programmes, the Second Chance Matric Programme, and National Youth Service — all designed to support NEET youth and the unemployed into meaningful work and training.
Artisanal & Technical Skills
Vocational training pathways and hands-on technical skills across trades and crafts.
Digital Literacy & 4IR
AI, FinTech, and digital skills programmes equipping youth for the future economy.
Green Technology
Sustainable skills and green economy opportunities for a new generation.
SETA-Accredited Courses
Accredited skills programmes from SETAs covering a wide range of sectors and occupations.
YES Programme
Youth Employment Service opportunities connecting unemployed youth with paid work experience.
Reskilling & Upskilling
Targeted programmes helping NEET youth and the unemployed gain new, in-demand skills.
Learnerships & Internships
Government and private sector structured work experience and learnership opportunities.
Second Chance Matric
Pathways for those who need to complete their school qualification and open new doors.
National Youth Service
NYS opportunities building work experience, community impact and confidence.
Discover. Learn. Connect. Build.
Whether you're recruiting talent, building your brand, or investing in community development — there is a place for you at Nogoza Jebe Hall, Gqeberha.