The inspiration for a career development centre came from Zola Madikizela who grew up in the countryside of the Mbizana district, in the Eastern Cape Province. He felt passionately that it was important to develop a decentralized model of a Career Development Programme suitable for a rural town with limited access to formal tertiary institutions, assessment centres and other similar resources. Believing that a lack of alignment with subjects and career choices that conflict with available interest and abilities against the future market placement are some of the main causes of youth unemployment. Zola approached long-time associate and colleague, Dr Irwin Friedman, a medical doctor and health advocacy professional as well as the director of the SEED Trust based in the Kwa-Zulu Natal midlands and together they jointly proposed the germ of the idea to the Atlantic Philanthropies during 2018.
Mbizana Career Development Centre, our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized and impactful career counseling services to empower individuals in rural Mbizana. Our goal is to assist high school learners in making informed decisions about their future careers, creating a pathway to lifelong success.
Discover your strengths, interests, and aptitudes through our personalized career assessments. Tailored to the unique context of Mbizana, these assessments provide insights into suitable career paths aligned with your individual characteristics
Navigate the crucial decision of subject choices with confidence. Our expert career counselors assist learners in selecting subjects that align with their career aspirations, ensuring a solid foundation for future academic and professional endeavors.
Planning for tertiary education? We guide learners through the intricacies of tertiary study choices, helping them explore suitable options based on their interests, goals, and the resources available within the Mbizana community
