Tuesday,
Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® – which will be held around South Africa this Thursday – celebrates its 15th anniversary this year on global Africa Day (May 25).
Cell C regional offices around the country will be hosting learners from their province.
Since its inception, the lauded initiative has given nearly one million Grade 10 to 12 South African girl learners the opportunity to visit a place of work and to experience various career opportunities available in business, industry and within the public service sectors.
The Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® campaign has received support at the highest level – from the President’s office and Government to the Public Protector’s office, the corporate world and the media.
Says Suzette van der Merwe, Managing Executive Cell C Foundation: “Over the past 15 years the campaign has made a difference in the lives of many girl learners in this country – proving that just one day can be a catalyst to changing the course of a girl’s life. With the invaluable support from our partners, government and corporate South Africa, we are opening the doors of learning and culture beyond the classroom. It is a practical way of encouraging girls to strive for excellence, dream big, have strong self-esteem and know that nothing is impossible. Cell C believes that women can be more vibrant contributors to the economy and leading job creators for South Africa. By empowering young women to think about the future that they would like for themselves, Cell C believes that this possibility will become a reality.”
Cell C has also initiated the Girl Child Bursary Fund from which 30 students are now benefitting.
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Registration for the 2017 Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® is now open on www.cellcgirlchild.co.za
Follow the conversation by using #GirlChild2017
To donate R2 to the Cell C Girl Child Bursary Fun SMS Girl Child to 14799.
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Cell C is a leading mobile provider in South Africa offering a wide range of products and services, including voice, data, device and SIM deals to more than 20 million customers.
