Our Ultimate Career Guide (Comprehensive Edition) is a biennial (every 2nd year) publication. Our publication is distributed to at least 5 000 schools country-wide, with approximately 600 learners per school (3 000 000 learners). Life Orientation is a compulsory subject and learners need to attend classes. It is estimated that our publication is used at least four times a month (±12 Million Views/Month).

“LINKING PEOPLE AND CAREERS, FINDING FUTURE SOLUTIONS”

A & O VISION (PTY) LTD – COMPANY PROFILE

General
A & O Vision (Pty) Ltd, a Publishing Company that has been in existence since 1992, is a company dedicated to supplying up-to-date, relevant and essential educational information to all learners within and even beyond our borders.

Our Aim

To help equip as many people as possible, but especially the young and previously disadvantaged, to make a positive contribution to the economy and social prosperity of our country;  to create an awareness of social responsibility that will ensure continuous economic growth and development; providing opportunities to prospective scholars to choose appropriate careers; enhancing their chances of gainful employment and ameliorating society by means of providing career information that is accessible nationwide, updated annually and is improved and upgraded according to the changing environment.

Staff
A & O Vision (Pty) Ltd comprises 5 staff members: 1 Director/Publisher (Female), 1 Director/Chief Operation Officer (Male), 1 Director (Male); 1 Sales & Marketing Executive (Male); 1 Receptionist (Female); 1 Production Assistant (Female).

Our Contact Details

A&O VISION (Pty) Ltd 430 Huntinghorn Close P O Box 430 Kyalami Estate 1684

Tel/Fax (011) 468-2004/468-2705/702-2292. 
Registration No. 2005/010927/07

Some of Our Clients
North West Education Dept : Mr Eric Ganz, Tel (018) 387-3424, Deputy Director Life Skills/HIV/AIDS Education. Mpumalanga Education Department: Mrs Maudie de Witt, Tel (013) 766-5258, Deputy Chief Education Specialist; KwaZulu Natal Education Department Mrs PV Moodley Tel (039) 688-8600

Our Product – The Ultimate Career Guide

We are currently the publishers of The Ultimate Career Guide of which the various Editions were released as follows:

1st Edition:  2000
2nd Edition: 2002
3rd Edition: 2004
4th Edtion: 2007
5th Edition: 2009
6th Edition: 2012/2013 (Currently in Production)

Presentation

The Ultimate Career Guide is a high-quality reference work that is updated and improved biennially. It is geared towards supplying up-to-date information in a clear, concise manner to readers, assisting them with the precision of career choice and subsequent mapping of a career path. The publication is comprehensive, super user-friendly and contains information on 940+ careers.

The book is A4 in size with 1264 pages, including Forewords from the Minister of Education, the Minister of Health and the MECs of the nine Provincial Education Departments.

The book is interspersed with short messages and full-page advertisements that supply learners (and educators) with information on HIV/AIDS - understanding it, living with it, avoiding it. It further addresses various other issues plaguing our learners, such as sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug abuse, mental health, rape, women abuse and domestic violence. Motivational messages giving hope and urging learners to think and act responsible are also delivered throughout the book.

Target Market

The guide supplies authoritative information to a wide range of readers - to all educational institutions (i.e. Universities, Universities of Technology, Technikons, Further Education and Training Colleges, Schools), Provincial and Municipal Libraries, Corporate Companies, Psychologists and Private Individuals.

Book Content

The publication comprises ten main career categories, some with subcategories:

Career Information

Careers in the Guide supply the following information:
• What does one do in this career?                              
• What will the workplace be like?
• What are the pro’s and cons of this career?              
• What instruments, tools or materials will I work with?
• Where can I study?                                                   
• What types of companies might employ me after my studies?
• What is the required M-count?                                 
• What compulsory subjects and marks do I require to enter?
• What other careers are similar to this one?               
• How can I prepare myself for this career?
• What 1st year subjects can I expect to study?           
• How long will I study for?
• Are my personality traits, interests and abilities similar to those recommended below?

Contact details of :
• Educational Institutions (FETs, Technikons, Universities of Technology, Universities)
• HIV/AIDS & Drugs Helpline, Youthline, Lifeline    
• SETAs and Professional Bodies related to fields of study
• Support, Emergency and Counselling Organisations 
• Volunteer Organisations

WHAT MAKES THE ULTIMATE CAREER GUIDE UNEQUALLED?
 Information on careers is presented from a unique perspective:
1)   An informative description of what each career entails (i.e. what people in this field do, work environment, instruments, tools or materials that will be used, advantages and drawbacks of the career,  places to study, 1st year subjects that could be studied, possible employers on completion of study, related careers, , etc.) and expected duration of study is supplied.
2)   Important details regarding the specific requirements - such as minimum achievement rating as per the APS (Admission Point Score), recommended personality traits, individual interests and abilities, pertaining to that career, are also included.

TESTIMONIALS

“The Ultimate Career Guide is an established and authoritative publication in the career guidance field and supports our aim to provide better information to young people on how to approach their dream of improving their lives and those of their future families. To all our staff and learners attached to the different levels of education institutions in our country, I recommend this guide. Use it to map a journey from school to a rewarding career.” Ms Naledi Pandor, former Minister of Education.
“I therefore support the endeavors of this publication aimed at providing information not only about available career options but also important details of existing education and training service providers and delivery sites. One of the strengths of The Ultimate Career Guide is that it publishes in a non-threatening and non-sensational way information about the scourges of our time: HIV/AIDS, drug and substance abuse and abuse against women and children.” Ms Angelina Motshekga, former MEC - Department of Education, (Gauteng).
“For the role that they play in educating our nation, I commend The Ultimate Career Guide. The distinctive characteristics of this publication are its comprehensiveness, user friendliness and informative content. No school, library or educational institution should be without this guide. The Ultimate Career Guide is established, this being its fourth edition, and supplies information to a broad spectrum of our nation - from Grade 7 learners to adults considering a change of career. Please continue to play this important role in educating our nation.” Dr A Motsoaledi, former MEC- Department of Education (Limpopo).
“The Ultimate Career Guide is an oasis of guidelines to a young mind lost in a desert of incomprehensible information.  It is my humble opinion that this guide will definitely assist our learners to consider the possibilities that await them, giving them the most comprehensive information that they need to assist them in fulfilling their dreams and goals.” Mr M Qwase, MEC - Department of Education (Eastern Cape).
The Ultimate Career Guide is a comprehensive manual filled with important information that is presented colorful and user-friendly. It is also a great way of boosting our learners’ interests in the careers which they might pursue. I believe that career guidance is essential in motivating learners to better their grades and chieve more in life. The Ultimate Career Guide comes highly recommended. Mr MC  Mokitlane, former MEC - Department of Education (Free State).
"The role of this book is vital to the ultimate success of all our young people." Mr GA Lucas, MEC - Department of Education (Northern Cape).

The Ultimate Career Guide is the best career book that is currently available and I use it extensively in my career counseling. The University of Pretoria has a clinic in which approximately thirty MEd students in educational psychology do their practical work. I know that in my group, the final year students, your book is the most popular ... Congratulations on an outstanding product!” Antoinette Cook, Educational Psychologist

The Ultimate Career Guide is an established, un-equalled publication with its 6th Edition currently in production.  Since its inception, the book has been privileged to have the support and recommendations of all 9 provincial MEC's, including the Ministers of the departments of Education & Health.

Apart from the benefits listed below, the guide is interspersed with short messages and full-page advertisements that supply learners (and educators) with information on HIV/AIDS – understanding it, living with it, avoiding it. It further addresses various other issues affecting our learners, such as sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug abuse, mental health, rape, women abuse and domestic violence.