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Get your business to the Red & Yellow Career Fair

Welcome to the 2025 Red & Yellow Career Fair!

Here’s what you need to know.

This year, we’re giving your brand the opportunity to activate on campus, engage with top creative talent, and connect with the future of the industry. The Red & Yellow Career Fair is your chance to meet our students on campus, discover fresh perspectives, and build relationships with the next generation of creative leaders.

Keep reading for a quick guide on what to expect and how your business stands to benefit.

How it works

The R&Y Connect Career Fair is a dynamic, interactive space designed for businesses to engage with students in meaningful ways.

When:

Thursday 24 July, from 10am

Where:

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, 2nd Floor, 97 Durham Avenue, Salt River, Cape Town

Opportunities

  • Internships & Employment: Meet and network with final-year students and recent graduates, who are ready to take their first step into the industry and begin working.
  • Work-Place Learning: Support students in gaining real-world experience while benefiting from fresh ideas and perspectives. Work-place learning is scheduled for 21 Oct – 8 Nov.
  • Part-Time or Holiday Work: Offer flexible and part-time work opportunities and discover young talent eager to make an impact to help fulfill your business objectives.

Get ready to connect through colour

  • Display what you’re looking for — You’ll receive a colour-coded table-talker based on what your brand is looking for.
  • Match with colour-coordinated students — Students will indicate the kind of work they’re looking for using colour-coded stickers. You’ll be able to see who to connect with based on their work preferences.

How your business stands to benefit

  • Find and recruit top creative talent to fill your vacant roles.
  • Build your brand by engaging with students in an inspiring environment.
  • Foster future leaders and contribute to the growth of the creative industry.

Join R&Y Connect

Hear from last year’s attendees

Your Programme

What you’ll get:

  • A booth on the Red & Yellow campus floor, with the opportunity to bring your own activation branding
  • Limited workshop slots to further promote your brand
  • A register to keep track of student interactions and contact details
  • A coffee voucher for your team on arrival
  • Refreshments throughout the day

What to expect:

  • 10h00: Registration & set up
  • 11h00: Briefing in the auditorium
  • 12h00: Official Opening of the R&Y Career Fair, by Managing Director Verusha Maharaj
  • 13h00: Lunch
  • 15h00: Closing

Stay tuned for a more detailed programme, including workshop timeslots, parking information, and more.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

How your contribution will support student bursaries

Activating your business at the Red & Yellow Career Fair is just R5 000.

This registration fee is more than just an investment in talent – it’s an investment in the future. One hundred percent of contributions go directly towards student bursaries, ensuring that more bright young minds have access to quality creative education.

If you’re able or willing to contribute more, please feel free to chat to our Business Relationship Managers.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

Get listed on R&Y Connect today

  • Uploading your latest job opportunities
  • Offering mentorships
  • Viewing students’ creative profiles
  • Connecting and sharing insights to industry
  • Finding your next great creator of tomorrow!
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