1. One of the outcomes stated in the National Curriculum Statement for Life Orientation in the Further Education and Training Band is that the learner is able to demonstrate self-knowledge and the ability to make informed decisions regarding further study, career fields and career pathing.
2. The Western Cape Education Department wishes to ensure that all learners are exposed to as many opportunities available in the world of work, relevant employment opportunities and career options as possible as they move towards finalising their choice of a career.
3. As part of its operational plan for 2007, the Regional Office, Western Cape, of the South African National Defence Force will be embarking on a recruitment drive to high schools in the Western Cape to inform learners about career opportunities in the Defence Force.
4. Schools are encouraged to allow the South African National Defence Force to inform the learners in Grades 10-12 about the career opportunities available in the Defence Force by arranging an opportunity for them to address the learners at a time suitable to the school.
5. Principals are requested to bring the contents of this curriculum minute to the attention of all the teachers.
6. Please contact Mrs DJ Christiaans, Senior Curriculum Planner for Life Orientation, at dchristi@pgwc.gov.za or 021 467 2589, should you require more information.


SIGNED: JP RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:03:31