8th Edition of the Career & Learning Lounge: A Growing Event with Its Visitors
With over 20 institutions coming together, personalized advice, and more than 100 scholarships available, the Career & Learning Lounge provides young people and professionals with practical tools to build their future. Revathi Narainen Cooroopdoss, the event coordinator, shares insights about the event.
How has the Career & Learning Lounge evolved since its inception, now in its eighth edition?
Since its establishment, the Career & Learning Lounge has continuously evolved to meet public needs. Initially focused on academic guidance, it has transformed into a comprehensive platform encompassing studies, careers, professional training, and international opportunities, attracting an increasingly diverse audience each year, including students, parents, and professionals seeking career changes.
What are the main priorities for this eighth edition?
The primary goal of this eighth edition is to support young people and professionals in their career choices by providing access to reliable and concrete information. It aims to highlight local and international opportunities, promote lifelong learning, and help visitors better understand the skills required for the current and future job market.
What are the new offerings from exhibitors this year?
This year, exhibitors are offering more personalized solutions, including individual consultations, interactive presentations, and information on scholarships, international programs, and alternative career paths. Several new exhibitors, such as immigration agencies and specialized training centers, have joined to enrich the exhibition's offerings.
What types of pathways are available at this eighth edition?
The eighth edition of the Career & Learning Lounge presents a unique opportunity to meet over 20 institutions in one location, ask questions directly to experts, and explore pathways tailored to individual profiles. With both local and international opportunities, practical advice, and over 100 scholarships to be won, it is an essential event for anyone looking to build or redirect their professional future. The lounge also caters to young people who have completed their School Certificate (SC), offering training and pathways suited to their level, enabling them to either quickly enter the workforce or continue their studies.
Practical Information
The 8th edition of the Career & Learning Lounge 2026 will take place on January 30 and 31 at the Caudan Arts Centre. The event is aimed at students awaiting their results, current students, young professionals seeking to change paths, and parents eager to help their children make informed choices.
Exhibitors
- Honoris Educational Network
- Amity Global Business School Mauritius
- Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas
- Anna Medical College
- Rushmore Business School
- Malaysia Education
- University of Mascareignes
- Gallops Eduservices ID
- Manchester Institute of Training Qualifications
- Excelsior Education
- Reach Out
- Middlesex University Mauritius
- Glamis Business School Ltd
- Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Sable International
- Open College of Education and Professional Studies
- Open University of Mauritius
- Vr Canada
- Charles Telfair Institute
- Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd