On July 26th, Sea Point High School hosted a highly successful Career Day, dedicated to inspiring students to explore careers in technology and STEM fields, regardless of gender. The event aimed to bridge the gap in these industries by encouraging young minds to pursue opportunities in technology, which is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the modern workforce.

The event featured six distinguished industry experts, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences. They shared personal stories of how technology has empowered them to build successful, financially independent, and continuously evolving careers. The speakers included:

💫 Mbulelo Sochifa – Head of IT at Glacier by Sanlam
💫 Nqobile Mahlangu – Cybersecurity Business Engagement Lead at Absa Group
💫 Kgomotso W. – Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
💫 Phindile Shezi – QA Manager at takealot.com
💫 Cherzaan Perumal – IT Talent Acquisition Manager at The Shoprite Group of Companies
💫 Emma Mphahlele – CEO of Kids Innovate Africa – Robotics with Neurodiverse

These experts emphasized the critical role of technology in today’s rapidly evolving job market, where AI and robotics are transforming how we work. They highlighted that future jobs will demand a solid foundation in technology, making it essential for students to become tech-savvy to stay competitive.

The event was particularly impactful in addressing the gender gap in STEM fields. The female speakers, through their stories of resilience and success in male-dominated industries, inspired the grade 10, 11, and 12 students to understand that technology is not just for boys but is accessible to everyone passionate about innovation and problem-solving. Their journeys served as a powerful testament to the boundless opportunities available in the tech space, motivating students to consider careers that could shape the future.

Sea Point High School’s Career Day was a significant step towards empowering the next generation of tech leaders, fostering a more inclusive environment in technology and STEM careers.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools across the world were forced to close and transition, as best they could, to online education.

In the village of Pochanpur, near New Delhi, many children stopped school due to the digital divide: as the households had no computers nor Internet connection.

WOMEN IN TECH – Global Movement, Willow Thrive, W4 and HER Digital Academy have partnered to support the local elementary school “Winnerz Trust”.

The program will equip the school with a computer lab and will fund digital litteracy courses for a gender-balanced class of 35 children, ages 5 and 6.

After school hours, the computer lab will be used to teach women from the community reskilling training programs.

This is the school and children we are supporting by financing their school fees, books and uniforms. We’re also setting up a COMPUTER LAB 🖥and offering digital literacy classes to the children.

Please help us finance this project. Donations from 15 € to 450 € are possible via this link: