Don’t wish for it – work for it!

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WITH youth unemployment sitting at 27.5 per cent, it is time for companies to encourage and inspire young people to dream big, to become entrepreneurs and understand the importance of working hard to achieve their objectives.

This month Fidelity ADT, in partnership with 11 leaders from various departments, including Gauteng Province Department of Education, Mr Lloyd Phiri, the assistant director of Safe School Management, SAPS – Social Crime and EMPD Social Crime, hosted 20 learners from Parklands High School in Alberton and Phumlani Secondary School in Katlehong South.

Linda Goodenough, community development manager for Fidelity ADT, said their key objective was to give girls who are leaders an opportunity to experience the world of work first-hand.

“Our hope is that this will inspire them to work hard at school to achieve their chosen careers. We also wanted to remind them to believe in themselves, expand their horizons and broaden their knowledge. This really was a chance to encourage and motivate young learners who are already leaders in their schools,” she said.

Girls were taken from Alberton and escorted by a blue-light brigade to the Fidelity ADT head office in Midrand.

The guest speaker for the day was Tinyiko Sithole, who elaborated on the theme of the day, “Don’t wish for it – work for it”.

“I really hope the day was a memorable and unforgettable work experience for the young girls who are our leaders of the future,” said Goodenough.