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.

 
 

Why the Career Starter Week is right for you

This five-day programme 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

Career Starter Week Workshop

Registration: 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

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

 
Download Application Form
 
 

  • Applications open: 24 August 2026

    Applications close: 18 September 2026

    Interested individuals are required to download and complete the B360 Namibia Graduate Career Starter Week Application Form and submit the supporting documents:

    • CV

    • Qualifications Certificate(s)

    • Motivation letter

    Applications must be submitted electronically to info@b360.org by no later than 12pm (noon) on 18 September 2026.

    B360 Namibia reserves the right to accept only those applicants deemed likely to most benefit from the programme and who can fully contribute to group activities.

  • A N$500.00 registration fee is payable upon completion of the online registration and submission of supporting documents. Payment of the registration fee will guarantee your participation in the Graduate Career Starter Week – spaces are limited, and will not be held for those who do not complete this payment.

    All program materials, daily refreshments and lunch, and a Certificate of Completion are included in the Registration fee.

  • The Graduate Career Starter Week Workshop takes place in-person at the NUST Hotel School in Windhoek, Namibia.

  • The Graduate Career Starter Week benefits from international and local expertise, drawing on European and Namibians for program facilitation and content delivery.

    Two B360 experts will provide overall program facilitation. They are:

    Thomas Weber

    Antonius Knep