Springboks, creators and CEOs join free careers Invest-ED livestream

Learners across South Africa, along with their parents, guardians and educators, are invited to join Invest-ED’s next national livestream, aimed at helping young people make more informed decisions about study and future careers.

Invest-ED is Investec’s national programme for grade 8 to 12 high-schoolers and their families, offering events, practical content and career guidance resources focused on preparing for the future economy.

The next Invest-ED Live event takes place on Wednesday 16 September from 6:30 to 7:30. During the one-hour broadcast, professionals, entrepreneurs, creators and athletes will share their experiences and answer questions from learners and families. The inaugural Invest-ED event attracted more than 4000 participants from schools and households across South Africa.

Career planning in a changing world

‘For many families, choosing what to study has become a much bigger decision than selecting a degree or qualification,’ says Lesley-Anne Gatter, Global Head of People & Organisation at Investec.

She points to artificial intelligence reshaping how work gets done, with new industries emerging and the skills employers value shifting alongside them. Careers that look secure today may change significantly over the next decade, while fields that barely existed a few years ago are expanding fast.

‘This makes career planning less about choosing one fixed goal, and more about building the confidence and capability to navigate change, a particularly important conversation as learners head into exam season,’ Gatter adds.

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Who’s speaking

Thalia Pillay, CEO and co-founder of Orca Fraud, will unpack how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, digital trust and fraud prevention, along with the career opportunities emerging in these fields.

Attorney and digital creator Didi Karabo Khumalo will share how she moved from a career in law into content creation, and what that shift reflects about the changing nature of work.

A pre-recorded segment featuring Cheslin Kolbe, Teboho Mokoena, Kaiyuree Moodley and Mpumelelo Mhlongo will explore the realities of professional sport and how athletes prepare for life beyond competition.

‘The aim is not to predict exactly what the world of work will look like in 10 or 20 years. Instead, Invest-ED is designed to help young people understand the forces shaping the rapidly changing economy, and build the confidence to respond to them,’ Gatter concludes.

Registration for Invest-ED Live is now open. Register here.