8th Edition of the Career & Learning Lounge: A Fair That Grows with Its Visitors
With over 20 institutions gathered, personalized advice, and more than 100 scholarships available, the Career & Learning Lounge provides young people and professionals with concrete keys to building their future. Revathi Narainen Cooroopdoss, the event manager, shares insights on the fair.
How has the Career & Learning Lounge evolved since its inception, now in its eighth edition?
Since its launch, the Career & Learning Lounge has continuously evolved to meet the needs of its audience. Initially focused on academic guidance, the fair has transformed into a comprehensive platform covering studies, careers, vocational training, and international opportunities, attracting a broader and more diverse audience each year, including students, parents, and professionals looking to retrain.
What are the primary goals for this eighth edition?
The main aim of this edition is to support young people and professionals in their career choices by providing access to reliable and concrete information. It also seeks 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 new offerings can attendees expect from exhibitors this year?
This year, exhibitors are providing more personalized solutions, including individual advice, interactive presentations, and information on scholarships, international programs, and alternative career paths. Several new exhibitors, including immigration agencies and specialized training centers, are enhancing the fair's offerings.
What types of pathways are available at this eighth edition?
The eighth edition of the Career & Learning Lounge is a unique opportunity to meet over 20 institutions in one place, ask questions directly to experts, and discover pathways tailored to individual profiles. With local and international opportunities, practical advice, and over 100 scholarships to win, it is a must-attend event for anyone looking to build or redirect their professional future.
The fair is also aimed at young people who have completed their School Certificate (SC), offering them training and pathways suited to their level, enabling them to either quickly enter the professional world 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. This fair is targeted at students awaiting their results, current students, young professionals seeking career changes, and parents eager to assist their children in making informed choices.
Exhibitors
- Honoris Educational Network
- Amity Global Business School Mauritius
- University of 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