Counselling & Careers Development Unit

Student support & resources

The Division of Student Affairs offers student support, student development and co-curricular opportunities as an integral part of your journey to academic success, leadership skills, engaged citizenship and a rich Wits experience. These services and opportunities are offered via:

Counselling & Careers Development

Identify a suitable career path

You’re at Wits to get an excellent education – no question about that. But which career path should you pursue? And how can you acquire a realistic appreciation of the world of work? The Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU) can help. 1. If you’re in Grade 11 or 12, make an appointment for a career counselling session with a Career Practitioner.

This will help you to identify suitable career paths and make an informed decision. Contact the Unit for an appointment. 2. If you’re a Grade 11 or 12 learner, a current university student or an adult considering a mid-career change, you’re eligible for the Psychometric Career Assessment Programme (at a fee). Contact the Unit for more information. This programme uses both computerised and written psychometric assessment tools to evaluate your learning potential, interests, personality and values.

We also want you to be the best possible version of yourself once you’re here. Our unit offers students professional supportive services. Provided in a welcoming, empowering and safe space, these include: • Individual and group counselling • Career counselling and development • Psycho-educative workshops and programmes • HIV education, advocacy and support • Volunteer peer advocacy on social justice, mental health and HIV • Peer mentorship training • Graduate recruitment • The ‘Journey to Employability’ • Life coaching • Professional internships.

Visit us:

CCDU Building. Wits Braamfontein Campus West, closest entrance: Gate 9, Enoch Sontonga Avenue T 011 717 9140/32 | E info.ccdu@wits.ac.za www.wits.ac.za/ccdu/ CCDU Satellite office. Parktown Education Campus, Ground Floor, Marang Building T 011 717 9140/32 | E info.ccdu@wits.ac.za www.wits.ac.za/ccdu/