PwC’s Academy Get Ahead Series

Introducing PwC’s Academy #GetAhead series; A learning journey designed to help young talent thrive. Get Ahead is a series of free workshops focusing on employability, emotional resilience and technical skills that are relevant and transferable across industries and roles to equip the next generation of young talent with must-have practical skills to succeed in the future of work. 

If you are a high school student in 11th or 12th grade, aspiring to have a successful accounting and finance career, then these workshops are the right choice for you! 

At the end of each session, you will receive a certificate of completion from PwC’s Academy. 

Upon completion of all three workshops, you will receive a digital badge.

Build your employability quotient   

What makes your CV unique? How do you pitch yourself to employers? How do you make your mark in the corporate world? The workshop will answer all these questions.

The accountant of the future 

The accountant of tomorrow knows more than just numbers. This session will cover the qualities a whole rounded accountant needs to possess, including financial, digital and vocational skills.

Resilience building for career success 

Are you ready to have difficult conversations? Do you have the resilience to manage stress and solve problems, whilst maintaining effective communication with your peers and stakeholders? Find out in this workshop!

Dear parents, we’ve got you covered as well! Learn how you can manage as a new-age parent to help your child succeed at the workplace and at home.

The right career path for your child

One size does not fit all. Discover more about the alternatives to university and how you can help your child start their career at a Big Four Company.

Emotional intelligence of a new age parent  

Human emotions play a big role in decision making. Managing expectations of Gen X and Y requires you, as parents, to understand their challenges and struggles.Join us to understand how you can do that.

Here's why you can't miss these sessions:

• Build your network. Interact with experts from PwC and like-minded peers and parents.
• A new skill to add to your resume! A certificate of successful completion from PwC’s Academy. Upon the completion of all sessions, you will also receive a digital badge.
• Get ready for the corporate world!