The Largest Student Work Readiness
and Recognition Program in the Country!
Youth unemployment is over 60% in South Africa, and globally, is forecast to reach 50% by 2025. The GradStar program democratizes employment and upskilling opportunities for graduates.
To this end, we have developed a unique journey for both graduates and recruiters.
Entries for the 2025 GradStar Awards are officially open! Please click the button below to find out more information on how to enter.
THE SOLUTION
STUDENTS EMPOWERING THEMSELVES
Students can connect with other like-minded students across Africa and the globe, building their future professional networks.
Students can alo be seen by potential employers.
EMPOWERING
RECRUITERS
Recruiters can effortlessly search and match with the ideal candidates, improving equality of opportunities for the most globally remote and economically marginalised, and simultaneously giving recruiters the best pool of candidates to start their Graduate programmes with.
CONTINUOUS SUPPORT &
GROWTH
Students can improve their readiness for the workplace by attending career guidance seminars and webinars hosted by the employers, who in turn can attract the right type of candidate to apply to them, knowing that GradStar candidates attend work readiness programmes and have improved soft-skills.
STUDENT JOB SEEKER
- Enter their personal, academic and demographic details
- Introduce themselves and maximise networking with the
social walls - Expand access to opportunities and enhance exposure to
employers across verticals
RECRUITING COMPANIES
- Create the company profile
- Search and match with unlimited saved searches to locate suitable
candidates - Connect with matched students through email, social wall or chat
- Host events and webinars to prepare the student for the workplace
GradStar App has already been adopted by various companies including:
