1970
The journey of
Careers Service
by Nazrana Parker and Winston Middleton As UWC celebrates our 60th Anniversary, we have compiled a story graphic of the journey of career services on campus from an add-on support service to a self-sufficient, award-winning entity. 1970 1983
THE CHILD GUIDANCE UNIT, under the leadership of Dr. Edna van Harte facilitates campus interviews for students with recruiters and company presentations with the assistance of Ms Evadne Abrahams.
1990
1988 1989
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MR ERROL NOURSE of the then Institute of Counselling takes over the Recruitment Programme with the assistance of Ms Abrahams. JOB SEARCH SKILLS PROJECT implemented to assist students prepare for the job search and interviews.
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2001
STARTS NETWORKING with career services at other universities.
1992
1983 1987
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT becomes the responsibility of Mr Winston Middleton.
1999
2000
SEPARATE OFFICE ESTABLISHED in the University Centre.
FORMAL GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROJECT established to include active recruitment of prospective employers, including job search skills training for students.
FUNDING PROPOSAL SUBMITTED to the South African Norwegian Tertiary Education Development Programme (SANTED) to develop a Career Development Programme. FUNDING PROPOSAL APPROVED.
MR MIDDLETON APPOINTED as Head of the Office for Student Development (OSD) reporting directly to the Vice-Rector: Student Affairs.
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME RE-IMAGINED to become a comprehensive Career Development Programme.
2002
FIRST GRADUATE PLACEMENT OFFICER, Ms Melody Windvogel, appointed in OSD. FIRST CV MANUAL PUBLISHED. FIRST CAREER MAGAZINE PUBLISHED.
