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Just Starting Out (JSS)
You're in your first years of secondary school. This is the perfect time to explore what's out there and dream big about your future.
Trade Fair
Explore careers. Meet professionals. Find your path.
An immersive career exploration day for all secondary school students (JSS1-SS3) in Ibadan. Meet 15+ professionals from different industries, explore careers that match your interests, and discover pathways to your future.
Programme Overview
What is the Trade Fair?
Meet Real Professionals
Talk directly with people working in careers that interest you. Ask real questions about what the job is like, how they got there, and what it takes to succeed.
Explore Multiple Paths
Meet professionals from tech, business, media, healthcare, social impact, and more. Get exposed to careers you might not have known existed.
Global Exposure
Connect with international opportunities, learn about global career trends, and gain insights into the skills needed to thrive in a global economy.
For Every Secondary Student
Everyone is welcome. No matter where you are in your journey.
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Still Figuring It Out (SS1-SS2)
You're in the middle years and still exploring. The Trade Fair is your chance to meet real people doing real jobs and see what speaks to you.
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Almost There (SS3)
You're about to finish secondary school. Use this day to make connections with professionals, confirm your path, and get real advice for your next steps.
What You'll Learn
Core skills for career success.
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Trade Fair Exploration
Meet 15+ professionals across different industries. Ask questions, learn about their career paths, and discover careers that match your interests and strengths.
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Professional Skills
Master CV writing, interview preparation, professional communication, networking, and personal branding to stand out to employers.
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Technical Skills
Gain practical hands-on skills in digital literacy, coding basics, digital marketing, or other high-demand technical competencies.
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Soft Skills
Develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and leadership skills that employers value in every industry.
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Global Perspective
Learn about international opportunities, global career trends, and how Nigerian talent can compete and thrive in the global marketplace.
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Entrepreneurship
For those interested in starting your own venture—learn the basics of business planning, pitching ideas, and building a sustainable startup.
How It Works
The Trade Fair experience.
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Registration
Express interest through our online form. Tell us about yourself and your career goals.
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Orientation
Meet organizers and other participants. Get an overview of the professionals you'll meet and careers you'll explore today.
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Career Booths & Conversations
Visit different career booths. Talk with professionals about their roles, how they started, challenges, and what excites them about their work.
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Deep-Dive Sessions
Join focused workshops on careers that interest you most. Get real answers about skills needed, education paths, and how to get started.
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Closing & Networking
Connect with professionals one-on-one. Exchange contact info, discuss next steps, and get advice on how to pursue careers you're interested in.
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Stay Connected
Join our community to stay in touch with professionals you met, access mentorship, and get job/internship opportunities based on your interests.
Success Stories
Where Trade Fair participants went after.
I met a software engineer at the Trade Fair and got her contact. She mentored me through the application process and helped me land an internship. I'm now working full-time as a developer.
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Adeyemi Jamal
Software Engineer · Ibadan
I met an entrepreneur at the Trade Fair and she opened my eyes to social enterprise. She gave me advice, and I launched my own business. Now helping others.
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Tobiloba Oluwaseun
Founder & CEO · Lagos
I talked with a university admissions counselor at the Trade Fair who gave me tips on my application. I landed a scholarship and I'm now studying abroad.
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Chioma Nwankwo
University Scholar · Abuja
Programme Details
Everything you need to know.
Duration
One full day of career exploration, networking and discovery. Typically held on Saturdays to make it easy for students to attend without missing school.
Cost
Completely FREE. We believe quality career guidance should be accessible to every young Nigerian, regardless of their background.
Schedule
9 AM - 3 PM on event day. Check-in at 8:30 AM. Full day includes booth visits, group discussions, lunch, and networking sessions.
Location
Ibadan, Nigeria. In-person event with venue and facilities to host booths, discussions, and networking. All materials, refreshments, and lunch provided.
Mentors
Learn from working professionals in tech, business, education, media, and social impact. Our mentors are committed to your success.
Support
Expert organizers on hand throughout the day to help guide you, answer questions, and connect you with professionals. Post-event mentorship available too.
Why Join?
Transform your future.
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Gain Real Skills
Develop practical skills employers are actively hiring for today.
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Build Confidence
Gain clarity on your career path and confidence in your abilities.
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Expand Your Network
Connect with mentors, peers, and industry professionals that will support your growth.
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Access Opportunities
Get exclusive access to job opportunities, internships, and scholarships.
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Completely Free
No hidden costs or credit card required. We invest in your future.
Support the Trade Fair
Help us bring career exploration to every student.
Every donation directly funds Trade Fairs that expose young Nigerians to diverse careers, connect them with working professionals, and show them possibilities they never knew existed.
₦5,000
Career Toolkit
Provides materials and resources for one student to explore careers at the Trade Fair.
Give ₦5,000₦20,000
Sponsor a School Fair
Brings the complete Trade Fair experience to a secondary school with 20-50 students.
Give ₦20,000₦50,000
Power Multiple Fairs
Funds mentorship, professional networking, and career exposure for an entire cohort of students.
Give ₦50,000What Your Donation Supports
🎤 Professional Participation
Connects working professionals from diverse industries to share their career journeys with students.
🌍 Global Exposure
Introduces students to international career opportunities and global skills they'll need.
📚 Career Resources
Provides materials, guides, and tools to help students explore and plan their career paths.
🤝 Mentorship Access
Enables ongoing mentorship relationships that help students navigate their next steps after the fair.
🎯 Personalized Guidance
Trains facilitators to help each student identify career interests and create actionable next steps.
💙 Economic Independence
Equips students with knowledge and networks to build careers that lead to real economic independence.
Want to give a custom amount or discuss a corporate partnership? Contact us at info@wissenhaus.org
Ready to bring the Trade Fair to your school?
Register your school to host the Trade Fair. We'll work with you to bring this career exploration experience to your students.