Mackay is getting its first Annual Careers Expo, hoping to make the decisions of school leavers and career-changers a little easier.
Careersevent runs career expos throughout Australia and will be holding the Mackay Careers Expo at the Mackay Convention Centre on August 3, 2023.
The event is not just open to school students but parents wanting more information to help advise their children, as well as experienced workers considering upskilling for their current or next job, making a career change or wanting to transition into a new industry.
A record number of exhibitors will be featured at the expo, enabling visitors to speak with more than 120 highly qualified representatives from more than 85 organisations providing relevant, up-to-date knowledge in the education, training and employment sectors.
Exhibiting companies include universities from across Australia, student accommodation providers, Head Space, the Department Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural affairs, Mackay Regional Council, Glencore, Community Solutions, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal and Defence Force Recruiting.
Employers and tertiary education institutions from industries such as information technology, biotechnology, aviation, early childhood education, hotel management, healthcare, hairdressing, creative media, performing arts and business education will all be present.
The community-based event will provide attendees with advice on how to apply for courses, the costs involved, financial support options and qualifications required.
“The current economic climate is forcing the community to be aware of the importance of gaining new skills or upgrading their existing skills,” said Event Organiser Hannah Mann.
In response to these conditions, a large number of exhibitors will provide details on current career and employment options, trainee and apprenticeship programs or options for adults to upskill and retrain in the workplace.
The Mackay Careers Expo is the one event you cannot afford to miss if you’re looking to take control of your future.
Admission to the expo is free.
For more information, visit careersevent.com and click on Mackay Careers Expo.
1. Plan your day in advance: Keep an eye out for a full list of exhibitors and highlight the one’s that interest you most.
2. Take your time chatting with stallholders: Make sure to visit the exhibitors high on your list and ask any burning questions you have – they’re there to help.
3. Consider something new: This is the perfect opportunity to discover pathways you may never have considered before, so be open to them.
4. Be inspired, learn and have fun!
WHAT: Mackay Careers Expo
WHERE: MECC
WHEN: Thursday, August 3 2023
