Pace Career Centre and the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IEAVG) would like to invite you to the 2011 International Career Guidance Conference in South Africa, a country filled with natural beauty and diverse culture.

Career guidance practices in South Africa are flourishing. Government policy which both promotes and enables career gudance delivery is driving this profession to a higher level.

There is an undeniable need to identify and learn from other career guidance models being practiced around the globe. The delivery of career guidance in environments with high unemployment, a scarcity of essential skills, insufficient funding for further education, and low throughput rates at tertiary education level is not solely a South African reality. Indeed, there are many countries, both first and third world economies that experience similar challenges.

Sincerley
Avon Herr
PACE Career Centre

"Career Guidance and Development Practices around the world".

This theme will allow delegates to gain a practical understanding of how career guidance and development is practiced in other countries.

Guest speakers and workshop facilitators
will provide insights into career guidance delivery in their respective countries. The practical nature of this theme will allow for career practioners to benchmark their own career guidance practises and learn from best practice around the world.

The conference will be held from the 19th to the 21st of October 2011 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The CTICC is a state of the art conferencing facility situated in the pictureque city of Cape Town.

Cape Town is one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations. The CTICC is a 15 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. there is ample public transport both to and from the venue.

The large number of hotels in the area will allow for easy and safe passage to and from the conference venue.

Hotels range from 3* and 5* accomodation and will cater for all budgets. Links to sourcing accomodation can be viewed on the conference website www.pace.za.com/conference/.

South Africa is a diverse country with a unique combination of first world facilities and third world cultural nuances. South Africa is known as a "world in one country" and offers beautiful scenery , cosmopolitan cities, a pristine coastline, fertile winelands together with outstanding wildlife viewing.

It is the fastest growing tourist destination in the world. The climate, the rich cultural heritage and the value for money is making South Africa a very popular destination for an ever increasing number of international visitors. Delegates are encouraged to use this opportunity to explore the country and experience its beauty. There are a number of tours within Cape Town to choose from, during and after our conference.

Conference fees will range from US$450 - US$600 depending on membership status and early bird registrations. A complete fees table is available on the conference website at www.pace.za.com/conference/

Registration for the conference is currently offering early bird specials. Closing date for registrations will be 30th August 2011

PACE Career Centre is a South African based career guidance company which has been in operation for 20years. the organisation has made significant contributions to the development of career guidance practice and infrastructure in the country, and works closely with various government departments in achieving this.

In 2010 PACE hosted the country's very first National Career Guidance Conference that drew over 300 delegates. PACE Career Centre is the founding member of the South African Career Development Association (SACDA).

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our associates the 'Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA), the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and the newly established South African Career Development Association (SACDA) for their assistance in making this conference a reality.

We are confident that the conference will provide a rich learning experience for all delegates and look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town, South Africa.

Pace Career Centre
PO Box 23975; Claremont; Cape Town
South Africa; 7735
Tel: +27 21 555 3928
Fax: +27 11 388 1447
info@pace.za.com