Laying the foundation
The ministry, alongside important stakeholders, made an effort to provide the most updated information on careers in the labour market.
our, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation launched the latest edition of the Careers in Namibia guide on the 22 November.
This event was officiated by minister Erkki Nghimtina, deputy minister Tommy Nambahu and Employment Equity Commissioner Vilbard Usiku.
The Careers in Namibia Guide is a reference book for learners and students who want to learn about the diverse careers available in the country. The first career guide was published in 1969, and it is updated every three years, with a view to keep pace with dynamics of the labour market.
“This consistently requires new and quite often advanced skills to remain competitive in the global economy,” said Nambahu.
The books will be distributed in schools and in libraries to serve as a go-to for learners before they head to universities.
“All of the featured careers and their respective requirements in the book are relevant and very informative. The ministry, alongside important stakeholders, made an effort to provide the most updated information on careers in the labour market, making it relevant to the situation in Namibia,” Nambahu said.
Delphia Jimmy, a life skills teacher at Ella Du Plessis High school, said although choosing a career is spoken about from the time a child starts their schooling, high school is more crucial in this regard.
“This is the time in a child’s life where they need guidance on which career path to choose and also to expose them to the different kinds of careers we have in Namibia. This is why this book plays a very vital role, especially in our schools.” she said.
Caption 1: The fifth edition of the Careers in Namibia guide.
Caption 2: Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Erkki Nghimtina, at the launch of the new guide.
Caption 3: Deputy minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Tommy Nambahu.
Caption 4: A scene from the Careers in Namibia guide launch.
Caption 5: Some of the guests at the launch.
PHOTOS ELIZABETH JOSEPH
This event was officiated by minister Erkki Nghimtina, deputy minister Tommy Nambahu and Employment Equity Commissioner Vilbard Usiku.
The Careers in Namibia Guide is a reference book for learners and students who want to learn about the diverse careers available in the country. The first career guide was published in 1969, and it is updated every three years, with a view to keep pace with dynamics of the labour market.
“This consistently requires new and quite often advanced skills to remain competitive in the global economy,” said Nambahu.
The books will be distributed in schools and in libraries to serve as a go-to for learners before they head to universities.
“All of the featured careers and their respective requirements in the book are relevant and very informative. The ministry, alongside important stakeholders, made an effort to provide the most updated information on careers in the labour market, making it relevant to the situation in Namibia,” Nambahu said.
Delphia Jimmy, a life skills teacher at Ella Du Plessis High school, said although choosing a career is spoken about from the time a child starts their schooling, high school is more crucial in this regard.
“This is the time in a child’s life where they need guidance on which career path to choose and also to expose them to the different kinds of careers we have in Namibia. This is why this book plays a very vital role, especially in our schools.” she said.
Caption 1: The fifth edition of the Careers in Namibia guide.
Caption 2: Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Erkki Nghimtina, at the launch of the new guide.
Caption 3: Deputy minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Tommy Nambahu.
Caption 4: A scene from the Careers in Namibia guide launch.
Caption 5: Some of the guests at the launch.
PHOTOS ELIZABETH JOSEPH
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