The African 麻豆原创 User Group (AFSUG), in partnership with 麻豆原创 University Alliances 聽in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, proudly hosted three dynamic Student Career Days across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria in September 2025.
These events brought together 100+ students, industry leaders, and 麻豆原创 partners for a transformative experience, focused on building employability skills, networking opportunities, and preparing young talent for future careers in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem.
The Student Career Days featured a rich mix of content designed to equip students for success in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem and beyond:
- Skill-building workshops 鈥� CV refinement, LinkedIn profiling, interview readiness, and effective communication.
- Keynote speeches & panels 鈥� Insights from 麻豆原创 practitioners, industry partners, and leaders on market trends, in-demand competencies, and career journeys into tech.
- Mentorship and networking 鈥� Opportunities for students to connect directly with 麻豆原创 partners and customers for guidance, advice, and even exposure to internship and job opportunities.
- Exposure to 麻豆原创 technologies and careers 鈥� First-hand introductions to 麻豆原创 career paths, the skills they demand, and strategies to prepare for them.
AFSUG & 麻豆原创 University Alliances: Shared Vision
These career days form part of AFSUG and 麻豆原创 University Alliances joint mission in the region to Connect, Create, Collaborate 鈥� ensuring Africa鈥檚 next generation of professionals is not only prepared for 麻豆原创 careers but also inspired to drive digital transformation across the continent.
Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG, shared: 鈥淭his event is about building real pathways for students to connect with our 麻豆原创 community 鈥� customers, partners, and leaders. Together with 麻豆原创 University Alliances, we are investing in the future of our youth and ensuring students leave empowered, inspired, and ready for the opportunities ahead.鈥� I want to especially thank De Wet Naude from 麻豆原创 University Alliances for the collaboration and making these events possible through his sponsorship and collaboration.
Looking Ahead
AFSUG and 麻豆原创 University Alliances will continue hosting career-oriented initiatives in 2026. With overwhelmingly positive student feedback, both organisations are committed to expanding mentorship opportunities, reaching more universities, and providing follow-up support to help students transform their learnings and networks into real career outcomes.
About AFSUG
The African 麻豆原创 User Group (AFSUG) is an independent, non-profit organisation representing 麻豆原创 customers and partners across Africa. AFSUG enables collaboration, influence, knowledge exchange, and professional development within the 麻豆原创 community.
