Youth Plug

Youth Plug! is dedicated to amplify youth voices, spotlight real solutions that will unlock the power of the youth economy. Driving youth participation across education, employment, entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Moving young people from the margins into the mainstream of economic growth.

THEMED: FUTURE-PROOFING SKILLS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH Career Indaba® Expo & Bootcamp 2025 is Africa’s boldest sector-aligned, and solution-driven career development event designed to bridge the skills gap, unlock real employment pathways, and future-proof talent across 20+ industries. This event transforms traditional career expos into a multi-stakeholder workforce activation platform powered by employers, learning institutions, sector organisations, educators, and government. We are committed to driving sustainable employment in South Africa’s workforce and connecting learners, students, graduates, job seekers, employers, professionals with industry experts.    MAIN THEME: FUTURE-PROOFING SKILLS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH Promote Skills and Career Development and Learning Connect Industry Leaders with Talent Drive Innovation in Entrepreneurship Empower Career and Job Seekers Facilitate Networking and Collaboration Highlight Industry Trends and Innovations Address Youth Employment and Poverty Reduction EXPO & BOOTCAMP OBJECTIVES  Employment Access: 5,000+ job, internship & learnership opportunities Skills Development: 10,000+ participants attend masterclasses or CV clinics Bursaries & Learning Access: 2,000+ bursary applications submitted Career Guidance: 3,000 career assessments and 2,500 coaching sessions Employer Engagement: 300+ employers activated Policy Influence: 10+ briefs developed from expert sessions Rural Inclusion: 5,000+ learners reached from underserved communities Digital Tools Showcased: 50+ tech demos; 15+ EdTech platforms Stakeholder Collaboration- 100+ partnerships initiated WHAT TO EXPECT  Sector and academic faculty specific masterclasses Career Assessment Zone: Personality, interest, and skills-based assessments Digital Skills & Tech Demo Zone: AI tools, EdTech, and hiring platforms University Application: Real-time support for applying to universities and colleges, including application submissions Bursary & Funding Zone: Live applications, bursary packs, and advisor support Job Wall: 5,000+ jobs, QR-based applications Pitch Booth: Record your 60-second video CV SPONSORHIP & PARTNERSHIP PARTICIPATION Exclusive by Application Only This is not a showcase, but a solution space. Exhibitor slots are limited and reserved for purpose-driven organisations aligned to employment, skills, and youth development.   Eligibility Criteria (Must meet 3 of 5) Offer jobs, internships, or learnerships Provide or fund skills development/training Facilitate bursaries or scholarship access Use tech to enable skills/employment Drive workforce or policy innovation Career Indaba® Expo 2025 offers a variety of sponsorship and partnership packages, providing companies with an opportunity to empower attendees participants with the skills, insights, and connections they need to maximize the opportunities driving both individual and economic empowerment. Sponsorship packages Platinum Bootcamp Sponsor (Includes all Gold benefits, plus): As the Bootcamp Host Sponsor for one of 20 sector-aligned bootcamps, your organisation will lead a multi-stakeholder, sector-specific space featuring masterclasses, panels, and curated exhibitor pods aligned to the key objectives and expected outcomes of the event. This is the only sponsorship tier that gives you full brand ownership and content leadership Gold Sponsor (Includes all Silver benefits, plus): As a Gold Sponsor, your organisation will gain executive-level visibility through a high-impact speaking opportunity (keynote or hosted masterclass), alongside a branded exhibition presence within a relevant sector stream. Silver Sponsor: As a Silver Sponsor, your organisation will be positioned as a recognised contributor to national conversations on youth employment, sector development, and workforce readiness. You’ll be invited to participate in a panel discussion aligned to your sector or strategic theme, offering expert insights to both live and online audiences. Sector-Aligned Exhibitor: This package is ideal for companies and organisations that want to maintain a strong presence in the sector expo zone without a formal speaking role. Become a sponsor or partner and align your organisation with Africa’s largest demand-led skills career expo in Africa. For more details on how to get involved please contact partnerships@careerindaba.org  click HERE Career Indaba® Expo & Bootcamp 2025 is set to be an event that will connect Africa’s workforce with opportunities, drive a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.