Annual Youth Career Summit
Empowering Young People to Discover Their Future
Career Ignite's flagship annual event helping young people discover career possibilities, make informed education decisions and prepare for the changing world of work.
Event Details
- DateJune 2027
About the Summit
The Career Ignite Youth Career Summit is Career Ignite's flagship annual event dedicated to helping young people make confident, informed and future-ready career decisions.
Held every June as part of Career Ignite's Youth Month programme, the summit brings together learners, parents, educators and career development professionals to explore career opportunities, understand emerging industries and prepare young people for success in an ever-changing world of work.
Through engaging presentations, interactive activities and practical career guidance, participants gain the knowledge, confidence and resources needed to take greater ownership of their future.
Summit highlights
- ✓Career exploration and career discovery
- ✓Future careers and emerging industries
- ✓Subject choice guidance
- ✓Career assessments and career planning
- ✓Employability and workplace-readiness skills
- ✓Interactive activities and discussions
- ✓Parent engagement and support
- ✓Practical tools for informed career decisions
Who should attend?
- ✓Grade 9 learners preparing for subject choices
- ✓Grade 10 to 12 learners exploring career pathways
- ✓School leavers
- ✓Parents and guardians
- ✓Teachers and career guidance practitioners
- ✓Schools and youth organisations
The Youth Career Summit is held annually during June as part of Career Ignite's Youth Month programme.
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June 2027
Registration for the next Career Ignite Youth Career Summit will open closer to the event. Join the waitlist to be notified when registrations open and be among the first to secure your place.
Highlights From the 2026 Youth Career Summit
The 2026 Career Ignite Youth Career Summit created an engaging platform for young people and parents to explore careers, develop greater self-awareness and begin making informed decisions about education and future pathways.
Career Quest activities
Future career exploration
Grade 10 subject choice guidance
Interactive career discussions
Parent participation
Practical career planning resources
Photos, screenshots, participant feedback, testimonials, event statistics, certificates and video highlights from previous summits will be published here as Career Ignite approves them for release.
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Supporting Young People and the Adults Who Guide Them
The Youth Career Summit and Parent Career Navigation Masterclass form part of Career Ignite's broader commitment to improving career decision-making for young people and families. The Youth Career Summit empowers young people to explore their possibilities, while the Parent Career Navigation Masterclass equips parents to provide informed and constructive support at home.