In today's competitive job market, securing employment after finishing school can be a daunting task. However, students considering unconventional career paths may find promise in waste management.

According to Musakasi Mchikwakwa, patron of Kabwabwa Secondary School's Waste Management Club, training in this field can provide a viable future job opportunity.

Kabwabwa Secondary School's Waste Management and Sanitation Club has achieved remarkable success, generating K200,000 in sales from manure produced from degradable waste during the recent farming season. 

Overall, the club has earned an impressive K750,000 from selling products made from recycled waste, including fire briquettes, egg trays, and tiles.

We spoke with Mchikwakwa at an exhibition organized by the Central West Education Division, where he emphasized the potential of waste management as a career path.

The Central West Education Division has established ten school waste management clubs in the Lilongwe Urban area. 

Juliana Gogodus, one of project coordinators, expressed plans to expand the project to more schools. 

Citing Kabwabwa Secondary School's achievements, Gogodus believes that waste management can indeed be a viable career option.

"As the world grapples with environmental sustainability and waste reduction, the demand for skilled professionals in waste management is likely to grow," she said.

For students seeking alternative career paths, waste management may prove to be a hidden gem, added Gogodus.