<p> Best Careers for: (enter name of youth)</p><p>You will need to pass Grade 12 for the following careers: , </p><p>Athlete</p><p>Are you physically strong? Do you have good hand-eye coordination? Do you like to compete?</p><p>If so, then you might enjoy being an athlete!</p><p>What do Athletes Do?</p><p> The particular job an athlete does depends on the sport he or she plays</p><p> Some popular sports in South Africa are football, cricket, tennis, rugby, golf, track & field, boxing, swimming, canoeing, cycling, netball, hockey and gymnastics</p><p> Athletes play competitive sports and are paid for their athletic abilities</p><p> They spend most of their time improving their skills and talents by training, working out, and practicing</p><p> Athletes play on community, professional, or National teams</p><p>Policeman/Policewoman /Police Officer</p><p>Do you want to protect your country and its people? Are you brave and physically fit? Are you trustworthy? Do you like to be outdoors?</p><p>If so, then you might enjoy being a policeman/woman!</p><p>What do Policemen/Policewomen Do?</p><p> Police officers work to enforce the law and keep people safe</p><p> Police officers prevent or stop crimes, arrest criminals, and maintain public order</p><p> Some police officers specialize in areas like drug trafficking or murder</p><p> They protect people and property, and they keep the peace</p><p> Some police officers, called detectives, investigate crimes</p><p> They also give speeches at schools, community organizations, and companies</p><p> They work long hours and have to be prepared to respond to a need immediately  Sometimes officers have to chase criminals on foot or by car</p><p> Being a police officer can be dangerous and demanding</p><p> They spend a lot of time talking to customers</p><p>Sales</p><p>Are you interested in new products and services? Do you like being independent? Do you like interacting with people? Would you like to work in a store?</p><p>If so, then you might enjoy being a street vendor/market seller or a sales person!</p><p>Street Vendor/Market Seller</p><p>What do Street Vendors/Market Sellers Do?</p><p> Street vendors and market sellers sell their goods from roadsides</p><p> They try to creatively get the attention of people walking by</p><p> They display their goods</p><p> If needed, they show how their goods can be used</p><p> They sell anything from cooked food to fabric</p><p> They are expected to be fair, polite, and sell quality products or food</p><p>Sales Person</p><p>What do Sales People Do?</p><p> Sales people welcome you into stores and show you the items on sale</p><p> They may also explain the services they are selling</p><p> They try to find out what you need and are interested in so that they can sell products</p><p> It is their job to explain the products to you and answer any questions</p><p> They spend a lot of time talking to customers</p><p>Small Business Owner</p><p>Do you have a good business idea? Would you like to be your own boss? Would you like to manage the people working for you?</p><p>If so, then you might enjoy being a small business owner!</p><p>What do Small Business Owners Do?  Small business owners are also known as entrepreneurs  They take a good idea and turn it into a business  They research what other businesses are doing and try to make their business unique  Small business owners invest a lot of time and energy into making their business work  They may hire a few people to work for them or be the only worker  They manage their business’ money – they buy and pay things and they get their money from customers  They constantly think of new ways to make their business grow and perform better</p>