One of the biggest questions confronting students as they progress through school is what they will do after graduation and who they aspire to become. For many, the uncertainty begins at home, where parental expectations, personal interests, classroom learning and labour market demands do not always align. In a bid to bridge this gap, the Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, Tanzania) recently organised its annual Career and Internship Fair, bringing together students and professionals. Speaking during the opening ceremony, AKES Tanzania Chief Executive Officer, Dr Shelina Walli, said such platforms are not about compelling students to make immediate career decisions, but about helping them understand available opportunities in relation to their aspirations. “We know that in today’s statistics, students or professionals change at least four to five careers in their lifetimes, and there is anticipation that in the next five to seven years, this number is going to rise to seven to nine careers,” she said.