Investing in Youth. Building Future Leaders.
Empowering disadvantaged youth in the Western Cape through career exhibitions, career clubs and mentorship — helping Grade 11 & 12 learners and unemployed youth plan a path to success.
Education as the basis of growth, development and success.
About Conray Wilbur Marcus
To engage Grade 11 & 12 learners and unemployed youth with career guidance, bursary information and mentorship — building partnerships with schools, government and institutions, and encouraging young people to think positively and plan for success.
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Education
Providing access to quality learning and academic support.
Mentorship
Guiding and inspiring youth to reach their full potential.
Skills Development
Equipping young people with practical skills for the future.
Community Impact
Building stronger communities through collaboration and support.
Youth Empowered
Schools Visited
Volunteers
Graduates
Career Exhibitions and Career Clubs
From large-scale career exhibitions to ongoing career clubs, every programme is designed to build capability, confidence and opportunity.
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Career exhibitions, club sessions and community events happening soon.
Real young people. Real transformation.
From Career Exhibition to Mechanical Engineering Student
Aphiwe attended a Career Exhibition in Grade 10 unsure if university was even possible for her family. Two years in a Career Club — with mentorship, bursary guidance and NSFAS application support — later, she's now in her second year of Mechanical Engineering at Stellenbosch University.
— Aphiwe N.
First in Her Family to Matriculate
Through her school's Career Exhibition and ongoing Career Club sessions, Fatima secured a bursary through NSFAS and became the first person in her family to complete matric, now studying towards a Bachelor of Education.
— Fatima A.
From Unemployed Youth to TVET Enrolment
Sipho joined a Career Club as an unemployed young person from his community and, with his mentor's support, enrolled at a TVET college the following year.
— Sipho K.
Moments from our programmes
A glimpse into the workshops, camps and community days that make up life at Conray Wilbur Marcus Youth Development.
What our community says
“The Career Exhibition and my Career Club didn't just help me pass matric — they showed me what was possible for my future. My mentor believed in me before I believed in myself.”
Aphiwe N.
Mechanical Engineering Student, Stellenbosch University
“Watching my son grow in confidence through his Career Club has been incredible. He speaks about his future with a clarity I never had at his age.”
Nomsa D.
Parent
“The Career Exhibition has measurably shifted how our learners approach Grade 12 — more of them are applying to university and for bursaries with a real plan.”
Mr. T. Adams
Deputy Principal, Partner High School
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Your support helps a young person become who they're meant to be.
Whether you volunteer your time, mentor a learner, or partner with us as a business — every contribution moves a young person closer to their potential.