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Take a Girl Child to Work @ Anglo American

May 2011

Four of our girls were chosen to be a part of this initiative with Anglo American: our 3 matric girls and a grade 9 girl. All of them had a wonderful time on the day and experienced things that they didn’t think were possible! Now they know that there are great positions for women in the world out there! Thank you Anglo American!

Here is an article that gives more information about this initiative:

Anglo American hosts young girl learners 

Published on 1 June 2011 

"As part of the Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work programme, Anglo American hosted 40 young girls at the Corporate Office and Spectrem Air. Now in its eighth year, this social investment programme aims to give young girls the opportunity to experience first-hand the 'world of work' and access to information. 

"For many girls, the visit to Anglo American marked a turning point in their lives when they experienced modern day career options available to them. Armed with a variety of career options to consider, they had the opportunity to make informed career choices that will shape their future and change their world for the better. 

"The highlight of the day was when the girls visited Anglo American's Spectrem Air for a full exposure to Airborne Electromagnetic and related technologies. 

2011 Theme: "Today a Girl, Tomorrow a Leader"

"This year's theme is a challenge to young women and girls around South Africa to believe in themselves, to open their eyes to the possibilities around them and to make a difference in their own lives. It provides an opportunity for girl children to consider how the choices they make today will shape their future careers and change the world for the better. Their visit to Anglo American gave them exactly that, as it provided an opportunity for the girls to 'stop, think and evaluate' the career choices that they will make with the information gathered on the day.

"For us as a company, as well as ourselves as role models and caring citizens, we did not only provide an opportunity for girls to 'stop, think and evaluate' the career choices, but we made them realise that Anglo American is an employer of choice for by giving them career advises and bursary forms. We had a very good response from the girls and parents and hope to see most of them as our VAC students in the near future. 

"The Take a Girl Child to Work Committee would like to thank all our executive members, guest speakers and staff for their support and belief in our Take a Girl Child to Work programme. A special thanks also goes to Spectrem Air staff who hosted our girls at their site."

Some of the activities and career options that the girls were exposed to.