Nothing to ululate, dance about when one graduates
The road to employment is full of despair, frustrations and endless gate-keeping, especially for new black professionals
Graduation ceremonies are a culmination point, on one hand we are celebrating the milestone of completing a course and obtaining a qualification in a specific field. On the other hand, it is about preparing yourself for a workplace that is almost nonexistent. The convocation becomes a moment of sadness and happiness.
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the youth unemployment rate remains at a staggering 65.5%. This disturbing number is a result of a country that is failing to create opportunities for the graduates, yearly...
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