Graduate Workshop:

Career Starter Week

 
 

Strengthening Graduate Employability and Work Readiness in Namibia

A consensus among local and international employers point to a persistent gap between the technical knowledge and skills that university graduates possess, and the essential soft skills and competencies that contribute to and enhance employability.

 
 

Next Career Starter Week

Application: 24 August 2026 – 18 September 2026

Course 1: 12 – 16 October 2026
Course 2: 19 – 23 October 2026

Registration Fee: N$500.00 (daily refreshments & lunch included)

Venue: NUST Hotel School, Windhoek
Enquiries: info@b360.org

 
Application
 

Why the Career Starter Week is right for you

This five-day program was created to assist university graduates in their search for employment and the start of their careers. It equips young people with the skills, knowledge and real-world insights to improve their job search and interview preparation, as well as to launch  and build their career on a solid foundation.

 
 

What you’ll Learn

  • Job application & interview preparation

  • Personal branding & professional style

  • Entrepreneurship & financial planning

  • Effective planning & time management

  • Presentation skills & communication

  • Governance, compliance, & ethics

  • Personal coaching & feedback

 
 

Who should attend?

This course is designed for unemployed university graduates searching for their first job after graduation. The following eligibility criteria apply:

  • Namibian citizen

  • Must have graduated from a recognised tertiary institution between 2024 -2026

Individuals that have graduated from the following programs will be given preference:

  • Chemistry   

  • Biology

  • Physics

  • Mathematics

  • Statistics

  • Engineering

  • Communications

  • Marketing

 
 

Previous Participant Reflections

“The Career Starter Week is really helpful especially for individuals that are scared about going out into the real world. It helps them create proper CVs, refine presentation skills, develop their elevator pitch, come up with a business and do financial planning.”

“I LOVED the Business Plan Classes. I now know how to start a business and I will definitely be implementing the SWOT Analysis.”

“It is a great eye-opener on what to expect from the work industry and amazing preparation for the job hunting process, how to prepare and how to stand out.”

“The CSW is an essential project that should be accessible to all graduates, students and even high school learners. I’ve learned a lot and armed with the knowledge I gained I am significantly more confident about applying for jobs in the future.”