Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) continues to strengthen its nationwide public education and stakeholder engagement efforts through active participation in career fairs, school outreach programmes, and community activations aimed at safeguarding learners and promoting informed education choices.
Recently, the Authority participated in the BHRDS Fair and Career Clinics held in Francistown from 21–23 April 2026 at Old Francistown Stadium. The primary objective of the engagement was to educate prospective learners, parents, sponsors, and members of the public on the Authority’s mandate and services, particularly the importance of verifying the accreditation status of Education and Training Providers (ETPs) and Learning Programmes (LPs) before enrolment. This initiative represents a significant milestone in safeguarding the future of learners and supports the Authority’s obligation to protect enrolled learners, as outlined in the BQA Protection of Enrolled Learners Policy (PEL).
While in Francistown, the Authority also extended its outreach to schools, including Francistown Senior Secondary School and Mater Spei College, where Form Five students were guided on the role of BQA and advised on key considerations when selecting tertiary institutions and programmes of study. These engagements form part of the Authority’s broader commitment to empowering learners with accurate information to support informed career and education decisions.
As part of its intensified community outreach and stakeholder engagement programme, the BQA team will proceed to Maun to participate in the final leg of the BHRDS Fair and Career Clinics scheduled for 28–29 April 2026 at Life Botswana Centre. Ahead of the fair, the Authority will conduct a mall activation at Mall of Maun, on 27 April 2026, to further extend public awareness activities. The outreach programme will conclude with participation in a Career Fair hosted by Maun Senior Secondary School on 30 April 2026 before the team returns to Gaborone.
Through these initiatives, BQA continues to advance its commitment to building a seamless education and training system in Botswana. A strong and inclusive stakeholder engagement strategy remains central to this effort, enabling the Authority to reach diverse audiences across the country and raise awareness about its mandate, services, policies, and ongoing activities that support quality assurance in education and training.
These engagements underscore the Authority’s continued dedication to protecting learners and strengthening confidence in Botswana’s education and training system.