Join us as we unpack everyday topics in ‘Adulting 101’ – from how to file your tax return to how to network meaningfully. The ‘How to’ series is presented by our very own alumni. There is no need to go it alone. Connect, engage, and be inspired to achieve even more. A new episode is released on Maties Connect the last Thursday of every month. Each month an alumnus will give tips and tricks on how to grow professionally, financially, and personally. In the first episode, Bobby Wessels – one of our very own alumnus – shares important tips on how to do your taxes. Get your pens and notebooks ready as you listen to our first event.
Episode 1: How to do your taxes
Young Alumni Programme (YAP)
The Stellenbosch University Young Alumni Programme (YAP) is designed to connect graduates with one another and to establish a perennial relationship between graduates and their alma mater. Through networking opportunities, and career development programmes, graduates are supported and connected to each other and influential alumni. With such a rich and influential global Matie network, we want to create job opportunities that lead to you having your first job, your second job, and achieve entrepreneurial growth.
YAP how to podcast
When you left university, did you also wish for a repository where you could find all ‘Adulting 101’ information? We have created just the platform for that!
Our How-to Podcast includes many episodes on all topics related to being a young working adult or postgraduate student. On the last Thursday of every second month, alumni share tips and tricks on how to grow professionally, financially, and personally.
Now that you’ve entered the world of work, are you looking for ways to advance your career? In the second edition of the World of Work Week, we will focus on topics relevant to young working professionals.
Young Alumni Advisory Forum
Why join?
The Young Alumni Advisory Forum exists for the following purposes:
- To serve and support the young alumni constituency by ensuring all programmes are carried out.
- To foster and sustain the active involvement of young alumni.
- To suggest a future developmental programme for the YAP and to review current programmes.
- To afford all members the opportunity to recommend specific programmes and support needed for their region.
Save these dates
Wherever you may be in the world, we have created networking opportunities through regional hubs and chapters. As a young alum you can join a hub network in your region and attend career networking events at your leisure. Go to www.matiesalumni.com to find out more about hubs and events in your region.
World of Work Week
Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May
One of our prestigious YAP events is our World of Work Week, where we help postgraduate students and young graduates in their first jobs tackle the challenges of the workplace and challenges of the workplace and challenge their ideas about the world of work, The World of Work Week is a townhall-style career information event where young alumni can ask questions, share opinions and challenge the current trajectory of the business world.
Maties Young Alumni 35-under-35 Awards
Wednesday 12 June
The Young Alumni 35-under-35 Awards is a recognition event that celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of young graduates who have excelled in their respective fields before the age of age of 35. The awards aim to honour alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in their careers, communities and beyond.
> Please send your nominations to youngalumni@sun.ac.za
Young Alumni Assembly
Friday 28 June – Young Alumni Assembly in Gauteng
Friday 25 October – Young Alumni Assembly in Cape Town
Please join fellow Maties in Gauteng or Cape Town for the annual Young Alumni Assembly, where inspiring speakers will talk about their career journeys and encourage you to grow as a person and advance in your profession. The Young Alumni Assembly provides a platform for young alumni to connect and network with their peers and with established professionals in various industries.
For more information on YAP or upcoming events, contact Sindiswa Jamba at sindym@sun.ac.za.