This Friday, The G.R.O. Foundation will be hosting 26 Leribe district high schools and 20 tertiary institutions at the first-ever Career Fair.  The event will feature presenters from Lesotho colleges, schools, training institutes, and universities as well as Career Role models who will speak on behalf of their profession.

LEAP (Lesotho Educational Advancement Program) is an education initiative set to help graduating high school students bridge between high school and tertiary education.   The first of its kind here in Leribe district, the Career Fair concept quickly gained interest and momentum.  The Ministry of Education Leribe, in partnership with G.R.O., is featuring the Career Fair as part of its Education for All celebration.

Graduating high school students often lack the academic and personal support needed to make educated decisions about their futures, as well as the tools and resources to put future plans into action.  A significant hurdle in Leribe for students is the lack of career-centered programming focused on comprehensive education and career counseling.  The LEAP initiative sets to address these needs through four program areas:  monthly career seminars, a district career resource center, a career resource manual, and the career fair.

More to come as we build up to the big day on May 7!

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